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AF53 OPH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,833 mi
Last recorded107,833 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,833 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire has wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,683 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 103,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,318 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 102,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 94,795 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 15 May 2018 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 79,376 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

front & rear coil spring rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 64,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2015 64,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,965 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,090 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 OPH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

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

Is AF53 OPH safe to buy?

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