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AF53 CCK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,118 mi
Last recorded151,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,118 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking and perished

surface corrosion under vehicle and on inner rear sills

Fail 25 Jan 2021 151,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre cracking and perished

surface corrosion under vehicle and on inner rear sills

Pass 18 Jan 2020 148,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 148,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 144,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion throughout underside

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 133,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,238 miles

Front radiator engine coolant leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 128,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front radiator engine coolant leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 111,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,493 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,922 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,056 miles

engine oil level low

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape and low pressure

Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil level low

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape and low pressure

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 CCK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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