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AY53 NLM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,863 mi
Last recorded143,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,863 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,758 miles

Reverse lamp not lit

play detected in nearside steering arm

Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not lit

play detected in nearside steering arm

Pass 4 May 2017 132,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 128,558 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,656 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,909 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 69,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,275 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 NLM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AY53 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

AY53 NLM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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