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CGF 55S

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGF 55S
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024 110,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trackcontrol arm /lower spring cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trackcontrol arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs on vehicle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Dec 2022 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside parking brake effort lower than expected.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front subframe

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,163 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,280 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 93,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,003 miles

Mil lamp indicates a fault

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mil lamp indicates a fault

Pass 24 May 2016 84,251 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 75,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 75,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,467 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,782 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,580 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,580 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 28,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,987 miles

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

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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CGF 55S is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CGF 55S, 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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CGF 55S is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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