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AF53 LVD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,197 mi
Last recorded97,197 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,446 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,624 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front alloy wheel corroded

Nearside rear alloy wheel corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre wering on inner edge

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

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

Offside front alloy wheel corroded

Offside rear alloy wheel corroded

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,793 miles

rear registation plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,463 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,099 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,144 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 LVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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