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AO53 HTD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,085 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,577 miles

brake fluid on minimum

o/s/r lower spring base becoming weak with corosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,863 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

o/s/r suspension arm becoming corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,766 miles

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

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

Front bumper damagd

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,766 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front bumper damagd

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

coolant low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,134 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,134 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)

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 13,264 miles

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

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

cover loose on o/s door mirror

edges of discs rusty

front exhaust mount rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 4,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,968 miles

front no plate chipped

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,975 miles

sump rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,975 miles

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

sump rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r bumper been hit

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,030 miles

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

cover loose on n/s mirror

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 1 Oct 2008 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cover loose on n/s mirror

o/s/f foglamp broken

Fail 1 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

n/s/f mirror cover loose

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2007

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)

n/s/f mirror cover loose

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,947 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 HTD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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