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AF53 CCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 125,292 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,966 miles

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

front exhaust flexi leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 122,966 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

oil filter leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,021 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket adrift

oil leak filter area

Fail 6 Aug 2015 119,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket adrift

oil leak filter area

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on the inside edge nearly down to the cords

oil leaks

rear tyres worn on the edges nearly down to the cords

Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre worn on the inside edge nearly down to the cords

oil leaks

rear tyres worn on the edges nearly down to the cords

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2012 103,214 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,687 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 93,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,204 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalence: 25%

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalence requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.2e]

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

front pads and discs wearing low

front wipers smear

Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front pads and discs wearing low

front wipers smear

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,145 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge,and slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,296 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,908 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,908 miles

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

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 CCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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