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AU53 NRN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,731 mi
Last recorded147,731 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 133,213 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,213 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,951 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,951 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,177 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,177 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,561 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,496 miles

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

number plate lamps dull

Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,828 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 NRN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU53 NRN, 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 AU53 NRN registered?

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

Is AU53 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 NRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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