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AF53 DAO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,859 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 95,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,927 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,253 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged on nearside

Nearside front tyre slightly fouls the wheel arch liner on right hand lock

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,253 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged on nearside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly fouls the wheel arch liner on right hand lock

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,138 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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AF53 DAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF53 DAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 DAO?

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What year was AF53 DAO registered?

AF53 DAO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is AF53 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 DAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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