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AU53 TJO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,483 mi
Last recorded93,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 93,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various underneath surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,944 miles

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

coil springs slightly corroded

minor movement rear trailing arm bushes

rear road wheels slightly distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,862 miles

both rear road wheels slightly distorted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,435 miles

both offside tyres getting low

minor movement in offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

hubcaps fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 56,192 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the outer edges

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

hubcaps fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,716 miles

both front tyres are on the limit ! and the inner shoulders are bald !

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded,inner faces poor

wheel alignment probably needs adjusting indicated by the wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,846 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 12 Aug 2013 31,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,880 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,088 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 TJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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