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CF53 OKR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,020 mi
Last recorded122,020 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 122,020 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,809 miles

engine oil leak

slight blow on front exhaust manifold and rear exhaust

Fail 30 Dec 2016 113,809 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by brake pipes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by brake pipes (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

slight blow on front exhaust manifold and rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,109 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,079 miles

Exhaust bracket between rear silencers is broken.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 90,078 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust bracket between rear silencers is broken.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,391 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,760 miles

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,759 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,446 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 60,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,767 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 52,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,410 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,153 miles

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OKR 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 57.1%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR registered?

CF53 OKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CF53 OKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 OKR shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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