MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
drive shaft seal leaking
heat shield loose
rear inner arches appear to be welded internally
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
drive shaft seal leaking
heat shield loose
rear inner arches appear to be welded internally
drive shaft seal leaking
engine breathers collasped and leaking
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose jammed in the back between caliper and disc (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
drive shaft seal leaking
engine breathers collasped and leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
coolant level low
front tyres cracking in tread and worn on inner edges
fuel filler pipes corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
coolant level low
front tyres cracking in tread and worn on inner edges
fuel filler pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all coil springs have slight corrision
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe/s corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
odd size tyres fitted front to rear
oil level low ------osf window don't open
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
odd size tyres fitted front to rear
oil level low ------osf window don't open
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust front pipe in poor condition
oil level very low ----osf fog light broken-----osf window don't open------both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edge---nsr tyre perished
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
osf window don't open----rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edge ----rear wiper split -----osf window don't open
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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AF53 CCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 CCV, 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 CCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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