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CN53 YLF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019
Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,763 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK DAMP (2.1.5 (a))

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure N/S SECURING BOLT LOOSE (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,853 miles

Horn not working relay is activating, possible horn unit required (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged contacting with inner part of rim (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,067 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,356 miles

rear plate drity

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,603 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,775 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 6,766 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 YLF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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