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AF53 NFE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,327 mi
Last recorded136,327 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,327 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 136,327 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 122,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,798 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 114,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,315 miles

N/S handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,922 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,907 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,015 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,959 miles

Air bag warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,277 miles

o s wing repeater starting to show white light.

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 NFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

AF53 NFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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