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AO53 UHC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,404 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,628 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,652 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,652 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013

Front exhaust flexie joint outer gause. broken away from exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013

Front exhaust flexie joint outer gause. broken away from exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,094 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,367 miles

o/s door mirror damaged, advise replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,587 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,496 miles

front pads and discs low

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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHC, 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 UHC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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