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CF53 NUB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 99,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 90,778 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 6 May 2016 90,778 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 14 Apr 2014 74,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,794 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,271 miles

minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,271 miles

minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

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 NUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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