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AO53 UDN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear slight wear wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,319 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Airbag warning light on.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,298 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front bumper and grille damage

front wiper one swipe not self parking

n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring arms inner bushes perished

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension links bushes split/perished

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

rear no plate starting to fade

rust on exhaust at rear

wiper blades judder

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,981 miles

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

front bumper loose

front chin spoiler hanging off in the middle

Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front bumper loose

front chin spoiler hanging off in the middle

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 UDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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