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CN53 FDD

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,469 mi
Last recorded132,469 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,469 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 121,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bent @ slight split

Pass 10 May 2011 121,012 miles

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bent @ slight split

Pass 11 May 2010 114,408 miles

offside front brake hose mounting insecure

Fail 11 May 2010 114,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake hose mounting insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,222 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 FDD is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

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

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