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CF53 AXH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 126,143 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 118,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 May 2017 118,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak, bottom hose to rad

Fail 17 May 2016 115,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working hi vis (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill 4 x places as marked (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak, bottom hose to rad

Pass 11 May 2015 108,563 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limit and tread slightly uneven

off side rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 1 May 2014 98,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 87,363 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 76,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 76,607 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 64,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 64,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light indicates front bumper sensor fault

Fail 14 May 2009 47,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light indicates front bumper sensor fault

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,109 miles

both reat tyres wearing low nearside rear (2.5mm) offside rear (3.0mm)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,228 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 AXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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