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AO53 NGX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,719 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately Brake pipes have been joined copper to copper. (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 124,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Front X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 117,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened front to rear (3.6.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 85,622 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 60,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 52,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 52,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 46,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,208 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,418 miles

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

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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 NGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 NGX, 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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What year was AO53 NGX registered?

AO53 NGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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