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AF53 KYK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,610 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,608 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,555 miles

Offside Door mirror broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mounts broken on cat convertor

Fail 4 Apr 2017 110,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Door mirror broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mounts broken on cat convertor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,969 miles

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

exhaust front mounting corroded and broken

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 106,969 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust front mounting corroded and broken

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,314 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe hangers corroded off & flexible joint is worn.

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,314 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust front pipe hangers corroded off & flexible joint is worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 88,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,087 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2011 62,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 62,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,156 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Oct 2009 54,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,266 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,185 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 KYK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KYK, 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 KYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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