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CF53 NVB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,458 mi
Last recorded94,458 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both lights (1.1.C.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,669 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has little damping affect

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,665 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has little damping affect

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on inside

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,041 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,809 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,317 miles

minimal play in o/s/r lower susp bush

Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 4,683 miles

ns mirror loose

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,043 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 20,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively 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 NVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVB, 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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What year was CF53 NVB registered?

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

Is CF53 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 NVB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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