MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in front of join (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in front of join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
engine oil low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on brake pipes
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both longitudinals (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on brake pipes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside
steering rack damp
wear on tyres
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on brake pipes
corrosion on underside
steering rack damp
wear on tyres
corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 UBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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