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AF53 CXY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 123,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 119,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs groved

possable air leak

wiper park fault

Fail 8 May 2019 119,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs groved

possable air leak

wiper park fault

Pass 10 May 2018 114,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 109,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

no oil on dip stick

Fail 11 May 2017 109,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

no oil on dip stick

Pass 6 May 2016 102,796 miles

oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2016 102,791 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2016 102,767 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2015 97,624 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 97,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2012 76,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,183 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and featherd

advise repair towards the inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 69,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and featherd

advise repair towards the inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 57,146 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 57,140 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,283 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 CXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

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

Is AF53 CXY safe to buy?

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