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CF53 GVY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 95,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

TANK STRAP STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 12 Oct 2019 95,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TANK STRAP STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,724 miles

Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,721 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,892 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,918 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,605 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,581 miles

Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 1 Dec 2014 73,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc inner face corroded

Front tyres different size to rears

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,144 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread perished slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,436 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.215.40.17

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,490 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 24,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GVY 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 73.7%.

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

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