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AF53 KWR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,232 mi
Last recorded96,232 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,363 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,730 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,632 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,875 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,573 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,920 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

f/o/s disc rusted on inner face.

rear tyres getting low.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,150 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,338 miles

o/s cv boot weeping

Fail 7 Aug 2008 24,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s cv boot weeping

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,226 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 KWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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