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AO53 ZRA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,741 mi
Last recorded169,741 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,741 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 169,740 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 161,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 161,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 151,831 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 151,830 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,853 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 124,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,122 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,537 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,724 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,732 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 11 Oct 2010 68,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

cuts to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,189 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,858 miles

handbrake travel

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel

rear wiper split

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 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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