MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Front and rear coil springs corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play.
Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear latteral link arm bushes starting to seperate.
Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished.
Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing.
Slight oil leak from offside drive shaft seal.
Slight oil leak from sump gasket.
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play.
Rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished.
Rear latteral link arm bushes starting to seperate.
Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished.
Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing.
Slight oil leak from offside drive shaft seal.
Slight oil leak from sump gasket.
wipers poor but clearing screen
clutch pedal rubber missing
coolant leak from thermostat housing
wipers poor but not adversly effecting the drivers view of the road
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
clutch pedal rubber missing
coolant leak from thermostat housing
wipers poor but not adversly effecting the drivers view of the road
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
rear regplate delaminating
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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CJ53 ULO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 CJ53 ULO, 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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CJ53 ULO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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