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CN53 YKR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 126,909 miles

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 5 Jan 2019 123,069 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake slow

Fail 5 Jan 2019 123,069 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake slow

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 118,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 115,781 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 115,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,266 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 107,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,504 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,524 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,995 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 69,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,881 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 59,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,646 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,201 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 46,201 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,030 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,374 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers electric window switch sticking

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2006 28,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel gauge empty

Pass 30 May 2006 25,845 miles

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

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 YKR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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