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CF53 NVU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. due to items in car. (6.2.A.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven pad wear on rears. (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both front discs inner surface corroded.

heat shield insecure.

odd size tyres fitted front to rear.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,736 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)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 93,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,334 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,283 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres close on clearance due to incorrect size

slight corrosion on inner of both front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,085 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 24,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,936 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 NVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

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

Is CF53 NVU safe to buy?

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