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AF53 NKE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,544 mi
Last recorded121,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 121,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,693 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,693 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion building in o/s/r wheel arch

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,960 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. Slight leak in exhaust centre pipe at front.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,609 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Rear washer jet blocked

Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all sections after flexi (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front both tyres perishing

Rear washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,320 miles

Exhaust system mounts starting to corrode

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,969 miles

1. front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,710 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,176 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,567 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,465 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 NKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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