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AU53 THV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,660 mi
Last recorded71,660 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 THV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 71,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wall worn inner wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 71,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wall worn inner wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,902 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 36,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,685 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 5,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,405 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 4,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,360 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 1,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 1,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 8,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,443 miles

rear brake pads getting low require replacing soon rear number plate fading n/side rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 1,935 miles

mileage apears lower than it is because speedo head has been replaced ,mileage at replacement was 28003

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,784 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 THV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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