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AO53 WPU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,154 mi
Last recorded92,154 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,459 miles

Advise:both rear tyres split/perished badly sidewalls & between tread

Advise:gearbox oil leak

Advise:n/s/f outer brake pad breaking up

Advise:rear wiper blade split not clearing screen

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,459 miles

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)

Advise:both rear tyres split/perished badly sidewalls & between tread

Advise:gearbox oil leak

Advise:n/s/f outer brake pad breaking up

Advise:rear wiper blade split not clearing screen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,592 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,836 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 WPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

AO53 WPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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