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AY53 NMX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 135,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,817 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,787 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 84,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,024 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 NMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

AY53 NMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AY53 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 NMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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