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AF53 LXU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,370 mi
Last recorded134,370 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,370 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 129,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 125,148 miles

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

Play in both steering rack inside joints

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but supported ok

Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,148 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in both steering rack inside joints

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but supported ok

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,381 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,557 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,599 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 36,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,090 miles

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

slight wear n/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 21,902 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre both side walls damaged

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 LXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LXU, 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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What year was AF53 LXU registered?

AF53 LXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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