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AF53 CWW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 118,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 118,659 miles

Exhaust system insecure front brackets adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,544 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 96,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside inner sill corrosion,

Fail 16 May 2017 96,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside inner sill corrosion,

Pass 6 May 2016 86,703 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 86,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes deterioting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteroating (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,434 miles

Front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,919 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,335 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,319 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 CWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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