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AF53 LUY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,027 mi
Last recorded72,027 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,027 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,859 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 54,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

water pump leaking, advise replacement and timing belt kit

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,371 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 LUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

AF53 LUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AF53 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LUY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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