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AU53 TLX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,823 mi
Last recorded114,823 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,816 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,283 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,251 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,895 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,586 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seats fitted to both rears not allowing full inspection to adult seat belts

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,586 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seats fitted to both rears not allowing full inspection to adult seat belts

front brake discs worn

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,173 miles

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

o/s+n/r childs seat fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear spring poss brocken

o/s+n/r childs seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,846 miles

Front flexi seperated, No leaks at time of test

Unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seat bases fitted to both rear seats

Fail 22 Mar 2012 55,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front flexi seperated, No leaks at time of test

Unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seat bases fitted to both rear seats

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,358 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 47,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,514 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,332 miles

rear tyres are going out of shape

Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres are going out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,856 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 6,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 6,472 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 TLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

AU53 TLX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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