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CN53 YEC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,534 mi
Last recorded132,534 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear sill ends and both rear quadrants corroded

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear sill ends and both rear quadrants corroded

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,704 miles

engine man' lamp on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,698 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine man' lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,998 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s outer sill

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s outer sill

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,514 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,303 miles

engine man' lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,088 miles

engine management warning light lit

Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management warning light lit

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,918 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine man' lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 68,055 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,786 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,764 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,589 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 YEC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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