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AF53 CXG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 108,503 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 108,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,817 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wings

Engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 104,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to both rear inner wings

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,666 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,914 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/r tyre worn & perished

Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

N/s/r tyre worn & perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,930 miles

Engine mangement light on

Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine mangement light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,864 miles

Engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 76,864 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,335 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,656 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,195 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,739 miles

Slight blow on exhaust

Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake pads worn

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,324 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,822 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 CXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

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

Is AF53 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CXG shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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