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AO53 HBX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017

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

Oil leak ()

dash board fault ?

Fail 21 Jan 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

dash board fault ?

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,168 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,168 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,538 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,949 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,055 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,645 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 HBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 HBX registered?

AO53 HBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is AO53 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 HBX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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