MOT Status
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174,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear number plate deteriated but still clearly visable
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CN53 YHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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