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AF53 CCV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 147,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,320 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,343 miles

drive shaft seal leaking

engine breathers collasped and leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2017 133,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,901 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,524 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 104,524 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,179 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf window don't open----rear wiper split

Fail 9 Feb 2011 76,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,994 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,994 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,973 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 54,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,245 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 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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