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AO53 UHF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,880 mi
Last recorded168,880 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 168,880 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 168,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 163,485 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 158,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2021 153,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 153,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 149,249 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 149,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,349 miles

oil leaks minor engine area

slight leak from nearside front outer cv gaiter

Fail 16 Aug 2019 144,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks minor engine area

slight leak from nearside front outer cv gaiter

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,951 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose

Rear tyres cracked and perished

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,146 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,316 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,711 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,348 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 62,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 62,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,676 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 39,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,701 miles

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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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