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CF53 AUW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,144 mi
Last recorded135,144 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 135,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 120,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 109,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,589 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,585 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,768 miles

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

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

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 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 CF53 AUW, 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 CF53 AUW registered?

CF53 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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