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AF53 DDY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2018 157,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 147,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,corroding at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at rear trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at rear trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 136,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manicat front flexible section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust middle section mounting bracket broken

Fail 20 Feb 2016 136,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manicat front flexible section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust middle section mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,297 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

hand brake high

lock for the bonnet was stiff to turn and unlock

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,032 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 73,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,577 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,208 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 DDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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