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CN53 YWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,612 mi
Last recorded58,612 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,612 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 58,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear floors and inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 51,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear floors and inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 45,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,615 miles

Front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror damaged.

Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,607 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror damaged.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,087 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 35,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 30,609 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 22,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 4,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,716 miles

all four road springs corroded

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oxygen sensor bracket insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,891 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 YWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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