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AF53 CCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,821 mi
Last recorded112,821 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,821 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 112,799 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,654 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,098 miles

Central Front exhaust slight blow

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,073 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 89,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded Near side and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,771 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,377 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,348 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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AF53 CCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 CCJ, 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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AF53 CCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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