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AF53 CFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,711 mi
Last recorded123,711 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 123,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 119,110 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 110,458 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,961 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,556 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 41,556 miles

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

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 CFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 CFY registered?

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

Is AF53 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CFY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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