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AO53 RYH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,618 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corrodeing

off side rear door damaged.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 28 May 2014 119,616 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corrodeing

off side rear door damaged.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 30 May 2013 112,125 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,122 miles

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 102,648 miles

exhaust corroding

small cut in off side front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 25 May 2012 102,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroding

small cut in off side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 21 May 2011 94,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 86,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 80,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,069 miles

cut n/s/f tyre inner wall not down to cord

Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cut n/s/f tyre inner wall not down to cord

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,640 miles

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

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

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 RYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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