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AF53 CRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 91,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,363 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre very low outside edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front tyre low on tread

rear coil springs corroding

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre very low outside edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating

offside front tyre low on tread

rear coil springs corroding

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,201 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,616 miles

damage on n/s outer door seal

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,592 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,881 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 20 Oct 2006 32,793 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

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 CRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

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

Is AF53 CRX safe to buy?

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