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CF53 NUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 145,384 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,856 miles

Exhaust hanger(s) corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner arch areas have light corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2021 137,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hanger(s) corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner arch areas have light corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight has a broken bracket, yet still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 133,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight has a broken bracket, yet still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,519 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2018 122,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,035 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,169 miles

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

oil leak engine

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,004 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,244 miles

O/s front headlamp fixing broken

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,244 miles

O/s front headlamp fixing broken

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,158 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,142 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 NUJ registered?

CF53 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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