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CN53 DYW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,853 mi
Last recorded8,853 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 8,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,910 miles

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 7,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 6,185 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 6,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,704 miles

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

engine manment light on dash

horn some time dose not work

o/s/r tyer low in pressure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,552 miles

horn not very good

Fail 26 Aug 2011 3,551 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

enging manigment ligh on dash

horn not very good

Pass 31 Aug 2010 1,630 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 1,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,781 miles

front wipers slightly smear in use but clearing ok at present

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,575 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 29,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front 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 4 Sep 2007 19,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,764 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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CN53 DYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYW, 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 CN53 DYW registered?

CN53 DYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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