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AF53 LLD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,678 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 135,678 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 131,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 131,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear Inner sills and wheel arches starting to corrode

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Offside Rear Inner sills and wheel arches starting to corrode

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 127,089 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake has low performance.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 119,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,777 miles

Oil leak

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

exh poor cond

Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,777 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

exh poor cond

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 92,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,437 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2009 64,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 64,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,072 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and starting to crack inbetween tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,597 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 LLD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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