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CF53 AVV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,928 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,265 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,241 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 May 2007 41,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,745 miles

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)

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 AVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

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

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