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CF53 JTU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 72,369 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

fuel tank straps corroded

revers lights not working

Fail 6 May 2021 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

fuel tank straps corroded

revers lights not working

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,528 miles

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 71,528 miles

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

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,768 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,432 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 60,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,814 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,923 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,681 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,902 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,229 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,473 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 JTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CF53 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 JTU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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