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AF53 CZC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 117,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 117,086 miles

Emissions not tested front pipe blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,531 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,503 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Windscreen damaged, but does not materially affect the driver's view of the road

Fail 11 Apr 2016 102,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Windscreen damaged, but does not materially affect the driver's view of the road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,038 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 89,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,239 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 51,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,000 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 CZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF53 CZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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