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AF53 UKD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,037 mi
Last recorded126,037 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 116,399 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,399 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,452 miles

rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 109,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,821 miles

adv exhaust hanging brackets corroded

adv offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs inner face slightly corroded

both rear brake discs outer face slightly corroded(unable to see inner)

rear exhaust mounting rubber worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,152 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 UKD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

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

Is AF53 UKD safe to buy?

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