CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF53 KTE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,872 mi
Last recorded128,872 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,872 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroding but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre as slight damage to outer and inner wall

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Sill corroding

Both rear brake back plates corroding but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre as slight damage to outer and inner wall

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 120,725 miles

Heat shields covering exhaust loose

Nearside and Offside rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear front suspension arm bushes debonded excessive movement

Rear shock absorbers weam

Small crack in centre of windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2016 120,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Heat shields covering exhaust loose

Nearside and Offside rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear front suspension arm bushes debonded excessive movement

Rear shock absorbers weam

Small crack in centre of windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 112,837 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,755 miles

Front anti-roll bar fouls on Nearside subframe and Offside of chassis

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 105,755 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti-roll bar fouls on Nearside subframe and Offside of chassis

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner edges

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear road springs becoming poor in condition

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake disc's becoming poor in condition

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,989 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,971 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,981 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,353 miles

osr tyre has heavy cracking in tread advise replacement

Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,348 miles

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

osf tyre heavily worn on inside edge advise replacment

osr tyre has heavy cracking in tread advise replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,905 miles

nsf tyre inner edge getting low

osr tyre has nail in tyre also starting to crack but no cords exposed

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,784 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF53 KTE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE?

You can check the full history of AF53 KTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF53 KTE registered?

AF53 KTE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 KTE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 KTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF53 KTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.