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CN53 KZX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,414 mi
Last recorded85,414 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 85,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 152,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 136,176 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust sheild loose

slight smear front wipers

Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear disc backing plate corroded

spare wheel fitted to offside rear normal size steel wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,096 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,255 miles

front plate has a stone mark but can still be read

rear plate starting to fade but can still be read

Fail 28 Nov 2008 68,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front plate has a stone mark but can still be read

rear plate starting to fade but can still be read

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,490 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,684 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 KZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

CN53 KZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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