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CN52 VRX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,066 mi
Last recorded47,066 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 VRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,066 miles

reverse light inop - n/s/r tyre very close to limit aprx 2.5mm !

Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong direction and side wall damage (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

reverse light inop - n/s/r tyre very close to limit aprx 2.5mm !

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,959 miles

front reg plate cracked and start to delaminate = rear reg plate start to delaminate = reverse light inop = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front reg plate cracked and start to delaminate = rear reg plate start to delaminate = reverse light inop = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked = rear reg plate start to delaminate

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,455 miles

front reg plate cracked = rear reg plate start to delaminate

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 7,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 7,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

minor oil leaks - p.a.s. rack and pump

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 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN52 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

CN52 VRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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