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AF53 CZK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,078 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 141,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay, in fixing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel pipes corded

vehicle suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 135,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box hanger cat hangers (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel pipes corded

vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,129 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 130,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres slightly perished (age cracks)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,723 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 92,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Oct 2009 75,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,699 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)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,454 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 38,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 CZK 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 72.2%.

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 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 CZK, 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 CZK registered?

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

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