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CN53 LVW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,189 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 102,504 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 102,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,200 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,962 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,044 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,914 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 LVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

CN53 LVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is CN53 LVW safe to buy?

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