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AO53 WRR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,300 mi
Last recorded114,300 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,300 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 114,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Cross member heavily corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 109,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 102,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,552 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,283 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,278 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,147 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 84,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,759 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,310 miles

front disks slightly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,882 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 45,876 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,011 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,467 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 WRR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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