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CF53 AAE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,570 mi
Last recorded137,570 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 125,139 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 125,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 99,576 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,508 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.

Exhaust emissions at 2.89 only just within MOT requirement on 3.00 maximum.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 91,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.

Exhaust emissions at 2.89 only just within MOT requirement on 3.00 maximum.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,712 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,479 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,473 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brakes inbalanced by 25%.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,962 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Service brake application slightly uneven.

both front tyres starting to get thin and close to maximum limit of wear.

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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CF53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF53 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 AAE registered?

CF53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is CF53 AAE safe to buy?

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