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CE53 DYC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,603 mi
Last recorded145,603 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 135,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Sep 2016 135,113 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,374 miles

both front wipers are slightly smearing

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,374 miles

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

Centre Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wipers are slightly smearing

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 116,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 116,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges-advise wheel alignment check

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,209 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,137 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak,back of engine near turbo(not dripping)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,511 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 55,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,508 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 38,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,545 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 DYC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYC, 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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What year was CE53 DYC registered?

CE53 DYC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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