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AF53 CZV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 112,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 104,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion present on rear sub frame

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion present on rear sub frame

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,691 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,436 miles

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

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

front brake pads wearing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 82,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

front brake pads wearing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,985 miles

corrosion present on rear suspension components

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,266 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 80,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 59,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,654 miles

toys within front windscreen blocking or distracting vision

Fail 27 Nov 2009 48,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

toys within front windscreen blocking or distracting vision

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,872 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,042 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 CZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

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

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