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AO53 FOA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,487 mi
Last recorded153,487 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 153,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler tubes corroding.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside sill feels weak.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 148,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside sill feels weak.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 143,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre very perrished and cracked / splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,571 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 138,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 126,547 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 103,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,839 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 69,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,655 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 FOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FOA, 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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What year was AO53 FOA registered?

AO53 FOA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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