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AF53 CVH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,724 mi
Last recorded67,724 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise on clutch

center seat belt noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2008 67,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

noise on clutch

center seat belt noisy

Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,420 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,420 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CVH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH registered?

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

Is AF53 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CVH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 CVH have outstanding finance?

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