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AO53 LLX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,683 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 106,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,503 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,503 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,099 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 77,941 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,658 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,653 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 61,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,487 miles

pedal rubbers worn

rear link arm bushes split

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,439 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low in tread,perished and nailed

o/s/r tyre perished

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 LLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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