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AU53 TLF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,951 mi
Last recorded99,951 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,951 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (centre parts) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded one bulkhead part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,466 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SHOWING SLIGHT CRACKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK

FRONT EXHAUST/CAT CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Fail 31 Aug 2015 92,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SHOWING SLIGHT CRACKS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS WEAK

FRONT EXHAUST/CAT CORRODED

FUEL FILLER PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,541 miles

all rear suspension components cracked/showing slight play

both front brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre section

Fail 25 Aug 2014 86,541 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear suspension components cracked/showing slight play

both front brake pipes showing corrosion

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight exhaust leak at centre section

Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,193 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,546 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel filler pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel filler pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,214 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread cracked

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread cracked

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,736 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,821 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,627 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 TLF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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