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AF53 DDE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,145 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 81,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Lower & Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,052 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front flexi worn

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,180 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,078 miles

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK NTIE ROD

Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside PLAY IN STEERING RACK NTIE ROD

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres and rear deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,296 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,164 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,237 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,465 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,196 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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AF53 DDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF53 DDE, 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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AF53 DDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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