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AO53 VBU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,857 mi
Last recorded139,857 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 139,857 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot has slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot has slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,424 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,389 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,891 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 VBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBU, 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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What year was AO53 VBU registered?

AO53 VBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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