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CN53 UZR

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 UZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre getting low on 3mm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 122,991 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre getting low on 3mm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn bad on outer edge. Strongly advise replacing soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to get low.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 122,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn bad on outer edge. Strongly advise replacing soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to get low.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear ageing tyre

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tailgate damaged offside

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,842 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Feb 2016 119,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 110,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers window inoperative

Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,894 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 93,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,259 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre uneven wear pattern

off side mirror damaged but not affecting rear view

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,364 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,391 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,739 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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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