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CN53 GBX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,726 mi
Last recorded130,726 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,726 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,757 miles

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

outer sills corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,759 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,678 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,925 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 108,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,581 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,581 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 97,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,937 miles

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

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

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

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

bodywork damage nearside front

nearside head lamp mountings are damaged

water in rear fog lamp

wipers are in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bodywork damage nearside front

nearside head lamp mountings are damaged

water in rear fog lamp

wipers are in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,960 miles

Front pads and discs worn

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,960 miles

Front pads and discs worn

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 53,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,432 miles

Objects hanging from rear view mirror obstructing drivers view removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag ligth flashing

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 GBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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