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AF53 CKL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,009 mi
Last recorded136,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 136,009 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged, does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 30 Dec 2016 130,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,655 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,786 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,741 miles

exhaust flexable joint u/s, but not can not feel leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 99,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexable joint u/s, but not can not feel leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,787 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,877 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 85,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces and heavly lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 43,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,079 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 CKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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