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AF53 CYW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 135,955 miles

Offside Front tyre low

wipers poor

Pass 30 Dec 2016 131,335 miles

SMALL BLOW FRONT FLEX PIPE EXHAUST

Fail 29 Dec 2016 131,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SMALL BLOW FRONT FLEX PIPE EXHAUST

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

exhaust front mountings corroded & broken but system still secure

Fail 12 Dec 2015 126,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

exhaust front mountings corroded & broken but system still secure

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,556 miles

centre exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2014 120,556 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2013 114,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,939 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,840 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2010 84,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,621 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,969 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 CYW 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 63.2%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

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