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CF53 FYG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler to tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective One side clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall also wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler to tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 81,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective One side clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall also wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler to tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler to tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper insecure but not causing sharp edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper loose but secure

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper loose but secure

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,364 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under surface suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2018 62,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to under surface suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

o/s/r body damage

under surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,965 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 34,965 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,525 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake dics have slight lip and brake pads wearing thin

near side front wheel feels rough when spinned

rear tyres outter side wall slighty perished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 7,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

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

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