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AF53 CNX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,230 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,230 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (front manifold) (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (from ABS to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (from ABS to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade slight deterioation

rear suspension components & front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 108,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

hids fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,064 miles

offside front steel brake pipe to flexible hose slight corrosion

rear number plsate slight derterioation

Pass 14 Jun 2014 98,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,891 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o s rear hblow reading

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 74,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 62,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 54,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,365 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,032 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 CNX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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