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CN53 YUC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,967 mi
Last recorded124,967 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,967 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 124,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 110,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 99,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 79,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,317 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 30,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,608 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 YUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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