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CN53 YUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,416 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 127,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 123,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,029 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas covers fiited inside rear arches

Fail 21 Apr 2021 122,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 120,746 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inc rear back panel and chassis

Fail 27 Apr 2020 120,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,115 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,115 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 117,422 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

front pads wearing low

Fail 1 May 2018 117,422 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 115,748 miles

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 113,920 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 3 May 2016 113,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 102,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,701 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,701 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,632 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,786 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 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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