MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
Front and rear discs slightly worn
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 VCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?
AO53 VCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is AO53 VCA safe to buy?
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