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AF53 CGU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,910 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,490 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)

steering pulling to nearside when driven farward

Fail 18 Nov 2008 51,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,067 miles

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

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 CGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 CGU?

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What year was AF53 CGU registered?

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

Is AF53 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CGU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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