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CF53 FYB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill both (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,778 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,198 miles

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

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

front discs are worn

Fail 3 Dec 2011 80,156 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs are worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,502 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 40,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 40,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,711 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 31,711 miles

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

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

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 FYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

CF53 FYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is CF53 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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