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AU52 GDO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in the tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2016 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in the tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,294 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,156 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 96,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,258 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 79,652 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,311 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,065 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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AU52 GDO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU52 GDO, 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 AU52 GDO registered?

AU52 GDO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AU52 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 GDO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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