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CN53 YEX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,574 mi
Last recorded120,574 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s and o.s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,978 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,019 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,037 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,037 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 27,399 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,900 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YEX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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