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AF53 CSO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,323 mi
Last recorded177,323 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 177,323 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 177,323 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 176,514 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front axle and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 176,514 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front axle and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 174,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front bottom of door has corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2021 174,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front bottom of door has corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bottom of door has general corrosion

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 147,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 147,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 145,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 142,874 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,198 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 131,198 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 119,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,165 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,883 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 CSO 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 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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