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AF53 NDV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 97,973 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 97,973 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,337 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 97,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 90,249 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 30 May 2017 90,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,376 miles

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking

o/s/r brake disc corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,371 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split and leaking

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,244 miles

o/s h/light adjusted from too far left

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,144 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake disc & both front discs inner faces.

debris in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,326 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,681 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 NDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

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

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