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CF53 GWC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,083 mi
Last recorded110,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,022 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 99,895 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,846 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 17 Dec 2018 65,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2018 59,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,631 miles

noise from o/s/r brake when applied

slight corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,236 miles

n/s rear seat/belts not tested due to childs seat fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both fron tyes close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,829 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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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