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AU53 TGO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,391 mi
Last recorded159,391 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 159,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 150,171 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 150,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 127,037 miles

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

crack in screen

Fail 21 Mar 2015 120,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 120,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,725 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,898 miles

Bad Engine Oil Leak At Rear Of Engine

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 100,892 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bad Engine Oil Leak At Rear Of Engine

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,906 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,724 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,049 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,969 miles

both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,142 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TGO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU53 TGO, 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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AU53 TGO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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