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AO53 UED

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,435 mi
Last recorded162,435 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,560 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 151,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 133,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 133,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 115,486 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 115,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,682 miles

coolant low

front no plate cracked

inner shoulders bald on both front tyres

puncture repair n/s/r

Fail 29 Sep 2008 86,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,291 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 53,291 miles

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.

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 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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