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AO53 UEP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,149 mi
Last recorded195,149 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 195,149 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 191,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 191,421 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 May 2016 189,682 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 189,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,820 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

Fail 21 May 2013 80,820 miles

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

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

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

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

1x exhaust rear mounting broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear trailing arm front bushes split

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn/in poor condition

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn/in poor condition

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,858 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,280 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

oil leak on engine

rear tyres getting low and perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,280 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

oil leak on engine

rear tyres getting low and perishing

Pass 23 May 2009 54,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,639 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake lever comes up high

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,203 miles

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

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 UEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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