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CN53 YVT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,515 mi
Last recorded101,515 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,515 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,879 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,056 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,679 miles

Front Lower ball joint gaiters security ?

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower ball joint gaiters security ?

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,298 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

internal headlight adjuster altered to reset lights

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

internal headlight adjuster altered to reset lights

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,943 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 26,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 18,317 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,317 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 8,402 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 7,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 6,109 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 6,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,684 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,754 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 YVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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