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AF53 LRE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,503 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under the vehicle are corrorded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,503 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under the vehicle are corrorded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,436 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 130,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 126,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder but not exposing cords

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,852 miles

Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,852 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 111,806 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,044 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 100,419 miles

exhaust front flexible mesh detatched

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,914 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 83,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,415 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,415 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,189 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 62,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 62,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 52,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,575 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 LRE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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