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CF53 GUD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,870 mi
Last recorded109,870 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,870 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 104,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 104,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,989 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 77,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 54,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,459 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 GUD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

CF53 GUD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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