MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
interior mirror missing
slight blow from exhaust front flexable section
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
interior mirror missing
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded and front bracket adrift system supported
surface corrosion all around underbody areas
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded and front bracket adrift system supported
surface corrosion all around underbody areas
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
surface corrosion all around underbody areas covers fiited inside rear arches
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f tyre close to limit treads cracking and dry
surface corrosion all around underbody areas covers fiited inside rear arches
surface corrosion all around underbody areas inc rear back panel and chassis
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
front brake pads worn low
surface corrosion all around underbody areas inc rear back panel and chassis
corrosion to front and rear coil springs
surface corrosion all around underbody areas
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to front and rear coil springs
damage to n/s/f mirror glass
surface corrosion all around underbody areas
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underbody
front pads wearing low
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underbody
front pads wearing low
both rear lower suspension arms corroded
rear coil springs corroded
corrosion to rear coil springs
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to rear coil springs
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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CN53 YUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YUJ, 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 YUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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