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CN53 YVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,397 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom

eml light on

Fail 15 Oct 2016 114,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill hole in sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front engine hunting slight misfire

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom

Offside Rear number plate light dim

eml light on

exhaust heat shield loose under car rear

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 100,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,676 miles

Both number plates working but dim

Both rear coil springs corrosion

exhaust guard loose

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Fail 10 Oct 2014 91,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both number plates working but dim

Both rear coil springs corrosion

exhaust guard loose

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,839 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front sub-frame corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,832 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,811 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 41,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,713 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

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 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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