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CF53 EXD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 122,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,804 miles

offside door mirror trim not fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-15-85v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

offside door mirror trim not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 104,380 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror cover not fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror cover not fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2013 86,553 miles

offside door mirror trim not fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2013 86,553 miles

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

offside door mirror trim not fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air con in need of de-bugging

offside door mirror tated on

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has flate spot on tread

Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,826 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre has flate spot on tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,667 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 60,667 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,914 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)

The rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2009 44,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

The rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,772 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 EXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

CF53 EXD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is CF53 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 EXD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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