MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak from thermostat housing
exhaust rusty at front
oil leak from gearbox seal
power steering overfilled
rear heat shield loose
sump rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak from thermostat housing
exhaust rusty at front
oil leak from gearbox seal
power steering overfilled
rear heat shield loose
sump rusty
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch bites high
front no plate cracked
heat shield loose
n/s/f disc inner surface scored
rear no plate starting to delaminate
rear suspension beam rusty
sump rusty
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant low, thermo housing leaking
front bumper cracked
front discs scored
front no plate cracked
gear lever return spring broken
heat shield loose,rear
power steering pipes rusty
rear no plate starting to delaminate
sump rusty
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
coolant low, thermo housing leaking
front bumper cracked
front discs scored
front no plate cracked
gear lever return spring broken
heat shield loose,rear
power steering pipes rusty
rear no plate starting to delaminate
sump rusty
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front no. plate cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front no.plate cracked
coolant low
front no plate cracked
inner shoulders bald on both front tyres
puncture repair n/s/r
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant low
front no plate cracked
inner shoulders bald on both front tyres
p/steering fluid low
puncture repair n/s/r
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO53 UED is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 UED, 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 UED is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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