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CF53 GVO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2021 156,917 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working And interfearing with the position lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area --- outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire At fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Engine manifold heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective One support arm missing at front and one at the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack pipe connections (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack air transfer pipe missing from the bellows

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has some wear on inner tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At end of outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft to gearbox area and at gearbox cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both D rubber brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 154,301 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 149,513 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 149,109 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,071 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 125,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,155 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,945 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,166 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,504 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,978 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,401 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 GVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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