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2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,032 mi
Last recorded128,032 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,186 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing two nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 10 Nov 2015 99,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,466 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2013 87,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,627 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,624 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming worn

brake fluid level below max

nearside front brake disc lightly scored due to worn pad

Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,846 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 33,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WLG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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