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CF53 JRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,378 mi
Last recorded56,378 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside+Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,647 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,507 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 27,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,513 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,006 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,873 miles

h/brake has 9x clicks of travel

minor stone chips in front screan

powersteering pump and rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,315 miles

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)

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

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 JRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

CF53 JRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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