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AF53 DDU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 DDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,844 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Dec 2024 80,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

pre check engine oil low toped up 2ltrs

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,470 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on min

travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Dec 2023 78,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittently flashes (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on min

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,284 miles

all underside & components very corroded

oil low toped up 1/2 ltr oil

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,274 miles

Rear underside & components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear underside & components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,804 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,804 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine oil low topped up 1/2ltr oil

Pass 2 Jun 2018 71,008 miles

Nearside Front & offside front steering rack gaiters twisted

engine oil on min

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,433 miles

Front steering rack gaiters twisted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 63,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 63,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 59,059 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 59,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,272 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 49,174 miles

parking brake has slight travel

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

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)

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2012 44,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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