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AO53 VEP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up, just adequate at time of test!, (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges,

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides!, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet release key barrel has been removed, bonnet now opened with a screwdriver but does secure closed o.k.

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 124,618 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up, just adequate at time of test!, (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded but no sharp edges,

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides!, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet release key barrel has been removed, bonnet now opened with a screwdriver but does secure closed o.k.

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror fixing taped up, mirror just adequately secure at time of test!,

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release key barrel has been removed, bonnet now opened with screwdriver!, but does secure closed o.k.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust front pipe and mountings deteriorated.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing, (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on inside edge but no cords exposed at time of test!,

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread but no cords visible,

Offside mirror fixing taped up, mirror just adequately secure at time of test!,

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release key barrel has been removed, bonnet now opened with screwdriver!, but does secure closed o.k.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

exhaust front pipe and mountings deteriorated.

front grille is missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror casing damaged/deteriorated but still o.k. at time of test,

one front exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror casing damaged/deteriorated but still o.k. at time of test,

one front exhaust mount missing but system still adequately supported.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge but no cords visible, (4.1.E.1)

one front exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge but no cords visible, (4.1.E.1)

one front exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,668 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,712 miles

Exposed parts of front & rear brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front anti-roll bar (captive) bushes worn, not considered excessive.

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,707 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exposed parts of front & rear brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front anti-roll bar (captive) bushes worn, not considered excessive.

Some brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,917 miles

All metal brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency lower than offside and does not lock rollers.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,196 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads wearing close to limit.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres on 3mm

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 VEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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