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AO53 ZPV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,621 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,260 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,260 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,273 miles

Air Bag warning light on

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

near side rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,273 miles

Air Bag warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,993 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 ZPV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

AO53 ZPV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AO53 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 ZPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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