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AO53 RXT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 83,782 miles

airbag warning lamp on

exhaust front mount broken(system still fully supported)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag warning lamp on

exhaust front mount broken(system still fully supported)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,477 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear coils corroded

srs lamp on

Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,458 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear coils corroded

srs lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,567 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 47,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 RXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

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

Is AO53 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 RXT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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