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CF53 NWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 109,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,367 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,878 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,540 miles

Drivers outer door handle difficult to operate

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

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

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,540 miles

NSF tyre worn on the inner edge

Drivers outer door handle difficult to operate

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,020 miles

Front coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,742 miles

Drivers door handle difficult to use

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 87,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle difficult to use

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,181 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014
Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,444 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,176 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,427 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 34,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,827 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 NWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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