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CN53 YWW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,466 mi
Last recorded53,466 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 53,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wheel arch liners fitted restricting inspection

Fail 31 May 2016 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wheel arch liners fitted restricting inspection

Fail 18 May 2016 53,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tread

Pass 19 May 2015 43,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 43,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 205,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

STRONG ADVISORY:EHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT HAS SEPERATED NOT CAUSING EXCESSIVE BLOW AND EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

STRONG ADVISORY:OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED

brake fluid level low

coil springs corroded

offside headlamp aim on highest limit

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear suspension arm outer bush split

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,587 miles

Brake fluid level low

Cut in nearside front tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.unrepairable.sidewall cracked and perished.195.60.15

Offside rear seatbelt receiver damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 13,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level low

Cut in nearside front tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.unrepairable.sidewall cracked and perished.195.60.15

Offside rear seatbelt receiver damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,052 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Fail 3 Sep 2009 8,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE N/S REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Pass 4 Aug 2008 5,353 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 5,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,600 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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