MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated and offside (2.2.D.2d)
There was a clicking noise from the steering/suspension but no visual problems at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working and offside (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated and offside (2.2.D.2d)
There was a clicking noise from the steering/suspension but no visual problems at time of test
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
emission not tested exhaust leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 CYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 CYJ, 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 CYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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