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CN53 VSU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,166 mi
Last recorded116,166 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 116,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 112,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 109,339 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 109,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill showing signs of of corrosion

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

Rear inner wings corroded, unable to fully assess due to arch liners fitted

heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,760 miles

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner wings corroded, unable to fully assess due to arch liners fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner wings corroded, unable to fully assess due to arch liners fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,093 miles

Front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner wings corroding. Unable to fully assess due to wheel arch liner fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,323 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear suspension components corroded

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

suspect slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,165 miles

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

slight corrosion rear suspension components

suspect slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,934 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres wearing inner edges

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,603 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,395 miles

engine management lamp indicates a fault

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear of offside sill dented

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,311 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)

front brake discs are worn

offside rear outer sidewall scrubbed

rear of offside sill dented

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

engine management light is on

front brake discs are worn

offside rear outer sidewall scrubbed

rear of offside sill dented

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,204 miles

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)

management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 28,838 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 VSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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