MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres cracking in tread
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres cracking in tread
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres slightly out of shape
Centre exaust mount repaired
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 NLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 NLE, 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 NLE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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