MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear brake pads wearing thin.
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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.
Exhaust emissions at 2.89 only just within MOT requirement on 3.00 maximum.
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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front brakes inbalanced by 25%.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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CF53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is CF53 AAE safe to buy?
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