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AF53 CZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,057 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 98,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front no wing mirror glass

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2017 93,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded underbonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,401 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside parking brake performance low but within test limits

Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside parking brake performance low but within test limits

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,558 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front anti roll bar link noisey (no sign of movement in joints)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,395 miles

both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,050 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 CZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

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

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