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CF53 FZH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Jan 2016 108,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,697 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper rubbers showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,910 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 14 Jan 2013 86,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,188 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 376,732 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 8 Dec 2006 28,995 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 28,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

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

Is CF53 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FZH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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