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AF53 LZD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,257 mi
Last recorded160,257 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 160,257 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust is deteriorating

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2016 160,257 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust is deteriorating

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,105 miles

Centre exhaust is heavily corroded

Exhaust heat shield is insecure and rattling

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm mounting bushes are starting to split

Offside front brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,205 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

deteriation to rear exhaust box

nearside rear park brake lever on caliper not fully returning.will need attention soon.

rear discs corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Sep 2013 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

deteriation to rear exhaust box

nearside front brake pads wearing quicker than offside front pads

nearside rear park brake lever on caliper not fully returning.will need attention soon.

rear discs corroded on inner face

small brake bind nearside front

Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,369 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

some damage to the offside rear

some stone cut damage to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,093 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake discs are showing to have slight ovality during roller brake test.

center exhaust box is heavily corroded

nearside front , nearside and offside rear tyres all have some stonecut damage in places. (may need attention soon)

number of small stonechips in nearside of windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,105 miles

the rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,740 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm on inner edges.

Chip/crack in vehicle screen zone "A".within 10mm, various small chips in rest of screen.

Rear pads VERY low.

Unable to fully assess steering/suspension due to undershield fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,971 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

small cuts in tread (both front tyres)

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 LZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

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