MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear number plate slightly deteriorated-bonnet catch deteriorated-inner and outer sills corroded-steering rack play-front brakes binding-n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack
x2 rear tyres worn low-x2 rear coil springs corroded-brake pipes surface rust-exhaust system corroded-handbrake cables corroded-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear inner sills surface corrossion
brake pipes surface corrossion
front discs scored/corroded
front discs scored/lipped
hand brake cables corroded
hand brake light staying on
nsf ball joint boot split
nsf inner track rod slightly deformed also slight play
osr child seat fitted
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake light staying on
nsf ball joint boot split
front discs scored/lipped
hand brake cables corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear inner sills surface corrossion
brake pipes surface corrossion
front discs scored/corroded
nsf inner track rod slightly deformed also slight play
osr child seat fitted
steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
child seats fitted at back seats
nsf tyre inner edge wearing low
osf tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 UHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 UHD, 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 UHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2003.
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