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CF53 NPU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,320 mi
Last recorded240,320 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 240,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover fitted to engine

wipers do not self park

Fail 19 May 2017 240,320 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover fitted to engine

wipers do not self park

Pass 25 May 2016 221,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

engine cover fitted

internal head/light adjuster moved

nearside rear caliper lever staying in on position

rear brake discs in poor ccondition

Fail 25 May 2016 221,112 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

coolant level low

engine cover fitted

internal head/light adjuster moved

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear caliper lever staying in on position

rear brake discs in poor ccondition

Pass 24 Jun 2015 199,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine to clean for reading.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 199,078 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine to clean for reading.

Exhaust shield insecure have removed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 171,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 171,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 148,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 148,308 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 135,436 miles

Front brake discs poor

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres bald on inside edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 135,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake discs poor

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres bald on inside edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 118,956 miles

Engine noise

Front brake discs have wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake disc has deteriation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,457 miles

both front discs slightly worn

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

both rear discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

both rear discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,607 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on

reversing light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light flashing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,585 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 67,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 NPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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