MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective And front (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective And front (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre exhaust hanger corroded and weak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust hanger corroded and weak
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear tyres slightly perished.
All tyres perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
All tyres perished.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.
Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and weak.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and weak.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Accident damage to front scuttle panel
Front tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 MBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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