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CF53 JVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 JVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,315 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Mil on

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,360 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

buckle to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 9 May 2013 75,095 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leaking from engine area

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are pitted and worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,475 miles

front brake discs are pitted and worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion in all brake discs

differant size tyres fitted from front to rear

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,774 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion in all brake discs

differant size tyres fitted from front to rear

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,082 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,576 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,498 miles

Nearside Rear 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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