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CN53 YHV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,817 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,815 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,084 miles

EML light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,940 miles

play in rack ends

reverse light inop rear washer inop

Fail 4 Nov 2015 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play in rack ends

reverse light inop rear washer inop

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,500 miles

N/S front & o/s rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulder

Surface corrosion, both rear wheel arches behind shock absorbers.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S front & o/s rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulder

No movement n/s rear brake caliper,/ cable

Surface corrosion, both rear wheel arches behind shock absorbers.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,655 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 51,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,708 miles

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch hydraulic pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight drag when rotated

rear brake disks rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,693 miles

advise nearside front inner face of brake disc with surface rust at time of test ( not deemed excessive )

advise slight deteriation to rear numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft )

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,733 miles

advise slight deteriation to nearside front inner face of brake disc at time of test ( owner is advised to have further checks on next service routine )

advise slight deteriation to top of rear numberplate at time of test ( numberplate still readable at set distance of 60ft / owner is advised to consider replacement )

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,608 miles

n/s front brake, inner pad not full contact area with disc

n/s rear tyte tread low on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,119 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 YHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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