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CF53 GKG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both beads. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,180 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both beads. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 84,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust shield insecure.

Front both tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both beads. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,526 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,407 miles

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

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

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)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 60,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,092 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perished and low tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,842 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 GKG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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