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CN53 YEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,802 mi
Last recorded111,802 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 111,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,765 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,764 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,464 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 112,382 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s/f steering rack track/rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,461 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,143 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

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 YEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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