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CF53 NRJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,786 mi
Last recorded133,786 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 133,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 133,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 123,810 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main supply (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounting at front getting corroded

hand brake operation feels rough

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 May 2016 123,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main supply (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake operation feels rough

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 111,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,406 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

hand brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 98,406 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

hand brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,692 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,430 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,430 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,765 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear tyre heavly perished and worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise n/s outer sills damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise n/s outer sills damaged

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,226 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,239 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 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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