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CF52 FCV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,969 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills and wheel arches corroded

rear underside of vehicle suspension/shock absorber mounting points corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills and wheel arches corroded

rear underside of vehicle suspension/shock absorber mounting points corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s/r inner and outer sills badly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 108,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s/r inner and outer sills badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,130 miles

hand break lever has no much reserve

Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,028 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,924 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,003 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,144 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,984 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,296 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,026 miles

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,168 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,668 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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CF52 FCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CF52 FCV, 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 CF52 FCV registered?

CF52 FCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CF52 FCV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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