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AO53 JLU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,497 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,990 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY WEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY WEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arms corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,307 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,416 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear pads 70% worn

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,459 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,294 miles

backing coming adrift on rear number plate

rear brake pipes just starting to corrode

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,440 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,971 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,057 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,510 miles

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

rear bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 28,510 miles

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

rear brake pads low 90%

rear bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,580 miles

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,996 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front wiper one swipe does not self park

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,889 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

rear link arm bushes splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2007 16,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,687 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

rear wiper blade split

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

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 JLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AO53 JLU safe to buy?

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