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AO53 JNN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,939 mi
Last recorded124,939 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills rusty

rear trailing arm in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2019 124,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills rusty

rear trailing arm in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,557 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,517 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,339 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,014 miles

Oil leak

both front discs liped

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,748 miles

Front exhaust support heavilly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust support heavilly corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 704,614 miles

all tyres worn edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,059 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

general surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,041 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake pads wearing unevenly, front brake discs wearing low

general surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,635 miles

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

front brake discs lipped on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,022 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 JNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JNN, 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 JNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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