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AY53 NFE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 154,800 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 154,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 110,891 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 110,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,931 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,590 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 84,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed corroded (7.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,633 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,098 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 21,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,728 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,756 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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AY53 NFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY53 NFE, 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 AY53 NFE registered?

AY53 NFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AY53 NFE safe to buy?

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