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AF53 CGV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,188 mi
Last recorded136,188 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 128,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 119,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,718 miles

bonnet wont open

both rear springs rusty

exhaust blowing

fuel tank strap rusty

heat shield loose

offside rear tyre getting low and worn

Fail 30 Oct 2018 123,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet wont open

both rear springs rusty

exhaust blowing

fuel tank strap rusty

heat shield loose

offside rear tyre getting low and worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,250 miles

both rear springs rusty

offside rear tyre

rear heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,249 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear springs rusty

offside rear tyre

rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,141 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded.

fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre on limits on inner edge.

o/s/f shock slightly damp.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,141 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front coil springs slightly corroded.

fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre on limits on inner edge.

o/s/f shock slightly damp.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,273 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,940 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,447 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)

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 92,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,026 miles

oil level on minimum

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,818 miles

4 hub caps fitted

eng oil low min

exhaust blow front end

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,256 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

eng oil low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,256 miles

4 hub caps fitted

eng oil low

Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,485 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,485 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,393 miles

4 hub caps fitted rear tyres req soon

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,700 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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 CGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

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

Is AF53 CGV safe to buy?

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