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AF53 COJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,602 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 89,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,725 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,725 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,746 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 66,356 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 66,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 55,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,064 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,423 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,780 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 COJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 COJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 COJ?

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What year was AF53 COJ registered?

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

Is AF53 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 COJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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