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CN53 ERV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,896 mi
Last recorded138,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 138,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 138,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear handbrake cable snapped

Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 136,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 136,282 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 131,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 111,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,834 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 ERV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CN53 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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