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AF53 LFE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,318 mi
Last recorded129,318 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,641 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,562 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split, exhaust still secure

rear suspension components corroded

trailing arm bushes perished

wipers worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust mounting rubber broken. system still adequately

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,034 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,669 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,493 miles

air freshiner removed for test

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

rear trailing arm bushes satrting to unbond

slight age cracking to suspension rubbers

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,639 miles

exhaust rusting

front tyres starting to wear low

stone chips in screen

Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,639 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

exhaust rusting

front tyres starting to wear low

stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,522 miles

both aims on lower limits

slight binding on o/s/r brake

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,606 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 LFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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