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AO53 MYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

all brake pies greased

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,054 miles

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s headlamp mounting bracket broken

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,980 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear no plate delaminating

Rear wiper blade split

Small tear in N/S wiper blade

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,365 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge going out of shape

Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edge going out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,280 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,280 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked in sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 29,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,717 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 MYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

Is AO53 MYZ safe to buy?

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