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CN53 YTA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,506 miles

Offside Front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front upper coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end gaiter split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front upper coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,754 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 42,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,035 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 25,449 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread but not showing cord.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 20,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,193 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 15,193 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 10,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,607 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 8,837 miles

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)

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 YTA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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