MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BACKING MISSING
HEAVY COOLANT LOSS FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 / 60 VR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BACKING MISSING
HEAVY COOLANT LOSS FROM FRONT OF ENGINE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Unable to check, brake lamps stuck on (4.2.3 (c))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached Exhaust (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipes corroded.
No reverse lights
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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CN53 FDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 FDV, 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 FDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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