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AO53 UEA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front flex section weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre tread uneven wear,worn off inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2018 83,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front flex section weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre tread uneven wear,worn off inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,029 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated ,flex & centre section

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,197 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Exhaust front flex section weak & minor blow.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,238 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front exhaust flexy joint weak & minor blow

Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front exhaust flexy joint weak & minor blow

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,372 miles

Excessive movement exhaust front flex joint

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

Front tyres uneven wear ,Worn off inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Excessive movement exhaust front flex joint

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

Front tyres uneven wear ,Worn off inner edge

Oil filter corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,344 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,344 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,504 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing

Slight weep from steering rack

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 UEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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