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AF53 CLN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,515 mi
Last recorded103,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 103,515 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 103,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt clasp outer casing missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,675 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,527 miles

front discs badly scored on inner face

Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,525 miles

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

front discs badly scored on inner face

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,986 miles

both front discs slightly scored

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,452 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,814 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 34,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,211 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 CLN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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