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AO53 LLW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,795 miles

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

child seat

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

child seat

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,022 miles

child seat fitted

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount in poor condition advise replacement

slight damage to offside front brake flexi

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

damage to nearside outer sill

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount in poor condition advise replacement

slight damage to offside front brake flexi

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,143 miles

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

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

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

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

a/con rad damaged

light corrsion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake disc surfaces worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,989 miles

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

front brake disc surfaces worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,932 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,838 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,348 miles

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

slight rusty marks on discs

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,260 miles

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

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 LLW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLW, 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 LLW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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