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AF53 CRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,162 mi
Last recorded77,162 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,028 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,533 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,411 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,612 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,335 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,784 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 CRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CRZ, 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

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What year was AF53 CRZ registered?

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

Is AF53 CRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CRZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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