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CF53 LRO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,921 mi
Last recorded57,921 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,921 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened N/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,310 miles

Front coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,123 miles

tank strap has advanced corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tank strap has advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,408 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 LRO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

CF53 LRO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is CF53 LRO safe to buy?

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