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CN53 YLT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,381 mi
Last recorded83,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 83,381 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears under heat shields (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2026 83,311 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slight sticking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears covered by shields (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,644 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,654 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both lights misty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,913 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges slight (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,880 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres slight wearing edges and slight perished

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2022 72,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres slight wearing edges and slight perished

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,147 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre very slight perished and both tyre slight wearing edges

slight oil leak and water

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,375 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre very slight wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre very slight perished

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,370 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,807 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,742 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,328 miles

tyres poor

Pass 8 May 2006 8,928 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 YLT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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