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AF53 CVY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,657 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 106,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 95,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 89,398 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,506 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2010 69,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 61,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,190 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 CVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

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

Is AF53 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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