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AF53 CFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 105,522 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and adrift but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding not deemed likely to cause injury at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2022 105,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and adrift but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding not deemed likely to cause injury at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2021 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 97,097 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing down low (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened bolt head very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,496 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 92,496 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge but no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,207 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,621 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded would advise checking whole pipe which is behind exhaust heatshield

Fail 11 Aug 2017 75,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded would advise checking whole pipe which is behind exhaust heatshield

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,883 miles

slight corrosion starting on brake pipes

slight corrosion starting on fuel tank straps

Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2014 68,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,268 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,098 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 CFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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