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CF53 JHV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,961 miles

engine management light

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine management light

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,225 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,184 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,798 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,147 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 JHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHV, 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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What year was CF53 JHV registered?

CF53 JHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is CF53 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 JHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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