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AF53 CVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,729 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 65,725 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,037 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,038 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres sidewalls perished

rear no plate deteriorated but can be read

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,038 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres sidewalls perished

rear no plate deteriorated but can be read

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,201 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger front tyre perished on side wall

Fail 20 Oct 2011 51,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger front tyre perished on side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,731 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 CVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CVZ, 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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What year was AF53 CVZ registered?

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

Is AF53 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CVZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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