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AO53 JOU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak steering rack area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,856 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,518 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edges worn

offside rear tyre inner tread worn

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,906 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

nearside front outer sill is corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

nearside front outer sill is corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,617 miles

rear number plate dicolouring

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,364 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around sidewalls and bald on inner edges

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,917 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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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