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CN53 DYM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,992 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on petrol tank strap

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 1 Jul 2015 130,992 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on petrol tank strap

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 4 Jul 2014 120,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 3 Jul 2013 109,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system and mounts very corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg starting to discolour

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,955 miles

exhaust system and mounts very corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg starting to discolour

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,968 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,817 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,477 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 60,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 60,957 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,125 miles

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

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

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

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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CN53 DYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CN53 DYM, 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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CN53 DYM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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