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AF53 CYU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,759 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,352 miles

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

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

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 CYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 CYU?

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What year was AF53 CYU registered?

AF53 CYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is AF53 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 CYU have outstanding finance?

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