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AO53 JNU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,208 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge/cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge/cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 91,442 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,874 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears including both front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner/outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner/outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,249 miles

Both front tyres has worn on outer edges off the tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,703 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,709 miles

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

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

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

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 JNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 JNU, 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 JNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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