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AF53 CCU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 110,114 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 106,384 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 98,095 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,212 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,428 miles

rear sills inner starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak on flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2014 73,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,555 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking of tread

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking of tread

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front discs worn

Slight cracking of tread on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,638 miles

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

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

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 CCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CCU, 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 AF53 CCU registered?

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

Is AF53 CCU safe to buy?

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