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CF53 AVR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 124,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 123,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip brake pedal is missing

engine oil leaking

n/s/f sunvisor is missing,may require to attention

rear wiper rubber is missing

Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

anti-slip brake pedal is missing

engine oil leaking

n/s/f sunvisor is missing,may require to attention

rear wiper rubber is missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,053 miles

front exhaust rattle

rattle when engine switched off / poss engine mount or the exhaust rattle

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2016 120,009 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

front exhaust rattle

rattle when engine switched off / poss engine mount or the exhaust rattle

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 114,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged

rear inner wheel arches are corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,726 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,564 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres close to limit & worn on edge

n/s door mirror damaged

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Jul 2013 103,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres close to limit & worn on edge

n/s door mirror damaged

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2011 89,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 89,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AVR, 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 AVR registered?

CF53 AVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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