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CN53 YRO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,384 mi
Last recorded141,384 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 141,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

flexi exhaust blow

Fail 3 Mar 2022 137,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 131,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,326 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,879 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Exhaust corroded

Neaside rear tyres cracked badly but not showing inner cord

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres cracked

Exhaust corroded

Neaside rear tyres cracked badly but not showing inner cord

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,613 miles

Both offside tyres and nearside rear tyres cracked but not showing inner cord.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust coroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,824 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2014 42,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,204 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,918 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,337 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,001 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 YRO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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