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AO53 RWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,577 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate marked

Vehicle rusty under neath

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,881 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,881 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,084 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,918 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked / perished /slightly distorted

Fail 13 Sep 2012 100,610 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,610 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,216 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,180 miles

Oil leak

sump rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,566 miles

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

slight oil leak; sump very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,055 miles

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

sump getting rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,927 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 RWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

AO53 RWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 RWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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