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CF53 AWN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,933 mi
Last recorded38,933 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old (2912)

Fail 21 Oct 2022 37,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old (2912)

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,134 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 37,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,793 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 33,157 miles

Offside Rear tyre is 15yrs old.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,057 miles

Advise small chip in windscreen

Advise wipers smearing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 32,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise small chip in windscreen

Advise wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,010 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 23,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 20,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,067 miles

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 AWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 AWN registered?

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

Is CF53 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 AWN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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