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AF53 KXO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 118,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 112,288 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,344 miles

Centre Front Unable to open bonnet by standard method

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

Nearside Front Tyre / some inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Inner edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner rim buckle

Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in tread / sidewall perished and tread approaching legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Unable to open bonnet by standard method

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

Nearside Front Tyre / some inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Inner edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner rim buckle

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

wipers dont park altomatically

Fail 28 Nov 2014 95,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wipers dont park altomatically

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,134 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,642 miles

n/s/r tyre beginning too lose shape

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,915 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape with 2mm tread in places and cracked on outer sidewall to tread

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 51,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,772 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 KXO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXO, 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

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What year was AF53 KXO registered?

AF53 KXO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AF53 KXO safe to buy?

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