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CF53 GSO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 99,119 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,249 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,320 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGING

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,077 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 69,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 60,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 53,013 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,085 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,672 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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