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CF53 NTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,477 mi
Last recorded57,477 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 57,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

corrosion/rust nearside sill at front

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,398 miles

tank strap corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 50,398 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 43,053 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 43,053 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dipped beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

various suspension components corroded

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system loose union, leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Heat shield loose and resting on exhaust (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,871 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 35,871 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 20,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,175 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 14,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,616 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 25 Jan 2008 19,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,617 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled, o/s/f wheel & tyre damaged, cut in n/s/r tyre.

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 NTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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