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CF53 NUW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,763 mi
Last recorded129,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer door handle occasionally not operational

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Various corrosion underneath vehicle to body and suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from steering but no play detected in any components

Offside Front Outer door handle occasionally not operational

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,637 miles

Drivers door difficult to open from outside

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,778 miles

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2019 118,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 113,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,156 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,155 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 14 Jan 2016 104,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,354 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2011 82,892 miles

front brake disks corroded

intercooler hose split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,565 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyrte slightly deteriorated on the sidewall

top right inter-cooler pipe split

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyrte slightly deteriorated on the sidewall

top right inter-cooler pipe split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,585 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,015 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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