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CF53 NTC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 123,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

inlet breather pipe split

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

air leak by inlet manifold

park brake only just meeting requirements

Fail 27 May 2017 121,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch ect (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch ect (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

air leak by inlet manifold

park brake only just meeting requirements

Pass 3 May 2016 115,781 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 115,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 108,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,918 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,622 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 87,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,961 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,645 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 71,645 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr sill accident damage

rear traing arm bushes slight detioration

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,936 miles

nsr outer sill damaged

washer not working pass and advise due to freezing weather

Fail 22 Dec 2009 55,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

nsr outer sill damaged

washer not working pass and advise due to freezing weather

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,431 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 22,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NTC, 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 NTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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