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CF53 JUA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,418 mi
Last recorded85,418 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake pipes going rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake pipes going rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,857 miles

aux belt perished

rear shockers weak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 77,857 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

aux belt perished

n/s/r coil spring very corroded but not broken

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear shockers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s/f wiper split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,904 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,915 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 36,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,408 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 28,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,105 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,006 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 JUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 JUA, 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 JUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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