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AO53 JOH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,151 mi
Last recorded102,151 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,167 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 97,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,273 miles

Rear tyres down to2.0/2.5mm in centre

Wheel spacers fitted to front wheels

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 80,273 miles

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

Rear tyres down to2.0/2.5mm in centre

Wheel spacers fitted to front wheels

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,263 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf and osf tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,284 miles

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,384 miles

Nearside Front 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,866 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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