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AO53 WSJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 108,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 108,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,827 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 106,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 104,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,536 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,609 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 58,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,702 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,585 miles

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

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 WSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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