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CF53 AAK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,556 mi
Last recorded111,556 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,393 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,265 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,149 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,104 miles

Exhaust heat sheild corroded off

Exhaust rear support bracket corroded off

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on raised tread

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,104 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust heat sheild corroded off

Exhaust rear support bracket corroded off

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on raised tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,985 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,460 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear control arm bushes slightly deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear control arm bushes slightly deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,417 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 42,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 42,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corosion on both rear wheel cylinders

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,895 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 25,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,728 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

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 AAK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AAK, 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 AAK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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