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AF53 ULB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,122 mi
Last recorded91,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides, worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,567 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,221 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes coated in grease

all tyres perished

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 74,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes coated in grease

all tyres perished

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,844 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,843 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 66,670 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,081 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all four tyres slighly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,539 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,259 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly more on outside and worn slightly uneven on inside and slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear tyre worn slightly more on outside and worn slightly uneven on inside and slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,870 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,202 miles

signs of wear front nearside tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,874 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 ULB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc 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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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