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CN53 YVA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,016 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 107,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,180 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,180 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 94,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,699 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,524 miles

advise n/s/r plus o/s/r outer side walls cracking (tyres)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,524 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r plus o/s/r outer side walls cracking (tyres)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,239 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

front discs heavily worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,213 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,318 miles

passanger side mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,611 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 YVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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