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AU53 NPX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,928 mi
Last recorded146,928 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 146,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,438 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 135,415 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 122,764 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 122,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,845 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2010 92,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,630 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,608 miles

nearside rear disc starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear disc starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 58,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low advise replacement

rear discs starting to corrode advise replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,815 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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AU53 NPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU53 NPX, 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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AU53 NPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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