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CF53 GVK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,631 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 90,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,278 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking & worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,545 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,410 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 38,244 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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,682 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 19,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,254 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 GVK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

CF53 GVK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is CF53 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 GVK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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