MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust bracket corroded off
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished
Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished
slight play in steering rackends
surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle
various parts of under vehicle and pipes have been greased
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished
Offside Rear tyre is slightly perrished
slight play in steering rackends
surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle
various parts of under vehicle and pipes have been greased
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
various parts and components of under vehicle are heavily greased
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
various parts and components of under vehicle are heavily greased
Brake discs badly worn
Corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules
Front shock absorbers corroded
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Registration plates deteriorated
Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sill (5.2.6)
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Brake discs badly worn
Corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules
Front shock absorbers corroded
Registration plates deteriorated
Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 STZ, 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 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.
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