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CN53 YLE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,136 miles

slight play o/s inner track rod end

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,146 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,807 miles

both front coil springs not sitting on shock absorber cups correctly

both rear trailing arms bushes peeling

dent inside wheel rim n/s/f

heavy corrosion both rear coils springs

slight play inside steering o/s/f

tip broken off o/s/f coil spring

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,496 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads look low

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs slightly out of line on seating area

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads look low

n/s/f and o/s/f coil springs slightly out of line on seating area

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,715 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 195/60/15hr

Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,901 miles

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

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)

n/s/r tyre stepping on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,392 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 YLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLE, 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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What year was CN53 YLE registered?

CN53 YLE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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