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AF53 CTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 103,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,338 miles

Front advise front tyre tread getting low on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,418 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2008 67,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,941 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,941 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 CTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV?

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What year was AF53 CTV registered?

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

Is AF53 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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