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AF53 NKH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,391 mi
Last recorded125,391 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 125,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ex hanger bkt broken

ex heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2013 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ex hanger bkt broken

ex heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

management light on

Fail 28 Apr 2012 93,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,952 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,378 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 NKH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 NKH registered?

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

Is AF53 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 NKH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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