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AF53 CFP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,697 mi
Last recorded132,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,516 miles

Clutch heavily worn

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2023 132,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise handbrake adjustment

Clutch heavily worn

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2022 132,381 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear advise that the reverse light bulb is not working but because of the vehicle age the requirement has been met and just an advisory

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection for the brake hose at the front brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Rear advise that the reverse light bulb is not working but because of the vehicle age the requirement has been met and just an advisory

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection for the brake hose at the front brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,791 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,625 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,174 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 38,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,399 miles

front pads low

wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2012 32,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,989 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 23,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,384 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 18,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,418 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 CFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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