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CF53 JOA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,087 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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)

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2018 146,087 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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)

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,428 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 129,428 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,288 miles

Both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

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

Rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive at this point

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,217 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,069 miles

surface cut on iner wall n/s/front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,793 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edges 3mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 JOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 JOA registered?

CF53 JOA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CF53 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 JOA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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