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AF53 CWD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,224 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,173 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,837 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 101,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,788 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,788 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limits

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,764 miles

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (H) all others (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

oil dampness around brake servo and steel brake pipes/unions area but no leaking seen at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,075 miles

n/s o/s front brake pads worn low close to legal limit strongly suggest change now or soon

o/s rear tyre small pin type nail in tread area

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,137 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,129 miles

air bag warning light coming on occasonally

n/s o/s front brake discs lipped on edge but legal at test

rear wiper blade and n/s o/s front screen wiper blades starting to split at ends and slightly smear screen

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,177 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 CWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

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

Is AF53 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CWD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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