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AF53 CYV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,082 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/ofs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,404 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/ofs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/ofs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,910 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,465 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,460 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,894 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,648 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 45,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,611 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,999 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 CYV 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 87%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

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

Is AF53 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 CYV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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