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AF53 LYR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,632 mi
Last recorded215,632 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 215,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 211,539 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Handbrake only just met legal requirements and appears to need service or repair

Slight play in both front wishbone bushes

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 13 Oct 2015 204,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Oct 2015 204,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 190,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 190,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes application uneven n/s slightly slower

Pass 14 Oct 2013 183,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 176,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 176,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 167,897 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 159,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 149,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 122,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 94,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,114 miles

off side drive shaft bearing noisey

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 LYR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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