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AF53 CFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,213 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension components signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension components signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,636 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,208 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,885 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,359 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,643 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

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

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