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AO53 HDX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,191 mi
Last recorded107,191 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge! (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch pedal antislip worn!

interior mirror missing!

Fail 29 Jul 2020 107,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge! (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

clutch pedal antislip worn!

interior mirror missing!

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,003 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cut in tread of tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,129 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear cut in tread of tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded broken

Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,946 miles

both front tyres worn around edges of treads

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,338 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,143 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 HDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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