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AU53 SXB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 114,092 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from frontpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear bearing is noisey

Pass 18 May 2017 101,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,907 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle corroding + components

both inner sills corroding

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside of vehicle corroding + components

both inner sills corroding

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,838 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters leaking grease slightly

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low and discs corroded

n/side front brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,509 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

underide corroded in places

Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

underide corroded in places

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 76,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 76,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,273 miles

Washers work but not straight away

Fail 10 Sep 2007 29,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Discs Deteriated And N/S/F Scored

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,769 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 26 Jun 2006 17,744 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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AU53 SXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU53 SXB, 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 AU53 SXB registered?

AU53 SXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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