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AF53 STZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 STZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,498 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,498 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 119,298 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,812 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,145 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,268 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,550 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,849 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,878 miles

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

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 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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