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CN52 SXW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,578 miles

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

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,199 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,165 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2020 51,165 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,795 miles

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 45,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Rear Inner wheel arches corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,087 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slight perishing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,993 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 11,645 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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CN52 SXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN52 SXW, 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 CN52 SXW registered?

CN52 SXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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