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AF53 CWE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,372 mi
Last recorded108,372 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,249 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,361 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 104,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,926 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,495 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,686 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 79,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,353 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,656 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 CWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

Is AF53 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CWE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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