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AU53 TZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,367 mi
Last recorded64,367 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,367 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,918 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes and under car

Fail 26 Jan 2016 49,918 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on front brake pipes and under car

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,681 miles

paint on brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,681 miles

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

paint on brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,746 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,257 miles

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

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

o/s/front steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,535 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 TZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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