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AF53 CJU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,610 mi
Last recorded126,610 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 126,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,671 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 95,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,031 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,872 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

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

Is AF53 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 CJU have outstanding finance?

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