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CN53 YYL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,588 mi
Last recorded128,588 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,588 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle as slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,836 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,015 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,402 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 98,402 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,016 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,575 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,067 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,423 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 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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