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AO53 NYT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,090 miles

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear drop links in poor condition

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

slight play in both front suspension arms

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,809 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 100,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 85,140 miles

both number plates deteriorated

front brake discs rusty

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,126 miles

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,684 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,725 miles

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

Park brake near end of travel

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,069 miles

Park brake near end of travel

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight judder OSF brake

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,123 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,123 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished and unevenly worn and possibly going out of shape. BORDERLINE PASS

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 NYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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