MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel tank strap excessively corroded and deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
fuel tank strap excessively corroded and deteriorated
rear view mirror missing
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
clutch worn ?
engine over heats fans not coming on ?
petrol tank mounting strap corroded / weak
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
clutch worn ?
engine over heats fans not coming on ?
petrol tank mounting strap corroded / weak
both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fuel tank bracket codded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside door mirror is lose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fuel tank bracket codded
both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear fuel tank strap codded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyre wearing on in side edges
front exhaust flex broken
front exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear fuel tank strap codded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyre wearing on in side edges
front exhaust flex broken
front exhaust mounting broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs corroded on inner face.
Multi V belt deteriorated
O/S rear suspension, lower most suspension arm, corroded around spring mounting
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CF53 JGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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