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AF53 NHD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 137,536 miles

Front exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,036 miles

all rear brake pipes greased

front exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,804 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres out of shape (high & low spots)

front exhaust pipe deteriorated/rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,340 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape (high & low spots)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,310 miles

Exhaust brackets rusty

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,293 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,914 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 293 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,476 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,476 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,581 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 NHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

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

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