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AF53 CHO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,960 mi
Last recorded151,960 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,960 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 151,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 128,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 also worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn SERIOUSLY on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 116,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,328 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,424 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 73,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,067 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,067 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,666 miles

front brake pads fairly low

offside rear h/brake effort low

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 CHO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is AF53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CHO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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