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AO53 FNN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,247 mi
Last recorded109,247 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,247 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,576 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked between tread

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member, sub frame and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 103,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on tread depth and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low on tread depth and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose but adequately supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking between treads

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member, sub frame and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired not secured (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged not secured (3.4.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,029 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 80,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,580 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 72,423 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,991 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,778 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AO53 FNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 FNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 FNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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