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AF53 CUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,431 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 104,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 95,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,054 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 24 Oct 2013 64,807 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,338 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 47,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,306 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 CUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

AF53 CUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is AF53 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CUJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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