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AF53 COH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 137,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,892 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 116,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,915 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 95,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,433 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 57,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,763 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 COH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 COH, 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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What year was AF53 COH registered?

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

Is AF53 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 COH 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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