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CN53 YNL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,526 mi
Last recorded147,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 135,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,935 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,009 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 31,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 YNL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

CN53 YNL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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