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AO53 JOV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 141,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 124,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread pattern

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,271 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,450 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,317 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 JOV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 JOV, 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 JOV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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