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CN53 YFW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,657 mi
Last recorded143,657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,657 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 143,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,314 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 115,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 108,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,231 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,231 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,880 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

chip in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2007 78,169 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,777 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 YFW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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