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CJ53 URM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,737 mi
Last recorded114,737 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 URM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section deteriorated/leaking (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake pads approx. 65/70 percent worn and discs lightly corroded/pitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section deteriorated/leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx. 65/70 percent worn and discs lightly corroded/pitted

rear footbrake balance slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,703 miles

Engine warnig light on

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,986 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,981 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,539 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OIl leak

Rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2011 73,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 63,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on.

slight damage to floor.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 52,332 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,194 miles

rear wiper blade split, front wiper blade yellow indicator showing ,offside rear centre cap missing,pollen filter cover damaged,gearbox oil seal leaking (driveshaft)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,612 miles

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

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,239 miles

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

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)

front brakes only just passed limit(25%) recorded reading 23%

gearbox leaking oil possilble drive shaft oil seal

oil level low in engine

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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CJ53 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CJ53 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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