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AF53 ULA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

glass lose in both door mirrors

Fail 18 Jun 2021 100,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

glass lose in both door mirrors

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,413 miles

n/s door mirror glass lose

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s door mirror glass lose

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,762 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,816 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,287 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,147 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" bosch S/Plus (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" bosch S/Plus (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 88v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,629 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 ULA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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