MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
manifold air pipe leaking
reverse light not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust flex joint worn
Lower gearbox mount slightly worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield not fully secure
FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (O/S LOW)
Front Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT IMBALANCE (O/S LOW)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion underside of vehicle inc arms + springs
Exhaust mounting defective cat. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective cat. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs,inner surfaces worn and corroded. (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs how heavy corrosion on inner faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+ (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre shows uneven wear[worn on edges]
Offside wiper blade smeary
Rear trailing arm bushes show movement[weakness]
Rear unable to fully inspect road springs
engine bay cover fitted obscuring certain testable components
general corrosion under side of vehicle
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake discs how heavy corrosion on inner faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perrished cracked (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+ (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre shows uneven wear[worn on edges]
Offside wiper blade smeary
Rear trailing arm bushes show movement[weakness]
Rear unable to fully inspect road springs
engine bay cover fitted obscuring certain testable components
general corrosion under side of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade worn/split.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade worn/split.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front drive shaft oil seal leak
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 OOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 AV53 OOF, 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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AV53 OOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2003.
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