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AF53 CJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,403 mi
Last recorded104,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs heavily worn/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,812 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 66,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,761 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,392 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 CJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

AF53 CJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AF53 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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