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CE53 DUH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,106 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket broken but still supported.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn more (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hand brake has little effort.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn more. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 115,106 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust bracket broken but still supported.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb upside down (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn more (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hand brake has little effort.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb upside down (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn more. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 104,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front hangers snapped (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower arms that springs sit on (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and nsr tyres below limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,459 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 94,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 94,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,956 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 89,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 87,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vacume leak on engine

Fail 14 May 2012 87,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vacume leak on engine

Pass 9 May 2011 80,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,400 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

offside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 20 May 2009 55,301 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,370 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 28,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 18,498 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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CE53 DUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE53 DUH, 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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CE53 DUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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