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CF53 JDK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,390 mi
Last recorded104,390 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,484 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,774 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,827 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,827 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

car wet for inspection

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 64,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZE: 195/60R15H

car wet for inspection

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,581 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,128 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2012 47,128 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,276 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wiper blade poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 30,128 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,430 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,006 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

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 JDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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