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AF53 CLU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,738 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 120,135 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 120,127 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side due to excessive perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 111,341 miles

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

Front exhaust duct corroded

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both side (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust duct corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,665 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 104,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,071 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe/manifold (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexy pipe/manifold broken (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,608 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,672 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,672 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,894 miles

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

damage and deterioration of front number plate

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside wiperblade splitting at ends

Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,611 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Jan 2013 87,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,819 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer walls.

Corrosion both inner sills.

Nearside rear tyre tread has a spilt in it.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres perished outer walls.

Corrosion both inner sills.

Nearside rear tyre tread has a spilt in it.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,076 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,633 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 CLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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