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GX53 CHD

1993 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 112,098 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,098 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 103,503 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 103,503 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 90,561 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 62,197 miles

ADVISORY COMMENTS AS PER PREVIOUS VT32.

Fail 23 May 2007 62,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery retaining strap broken.

both front tyres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths:both front on 2.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size:195/60/15V.

very bad corrosion to inner and outer edges to discs.

Pass 18 May 2006 47,690 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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GX53 CHD is a 1993 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX53 CHD, 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 33 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 CHD registered?

GX53 CHD is a 1993 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is GX53 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 CHD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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