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CE53 FPY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,580 mi
Last recorded197,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 197,580 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

deterioration to front wiper blades

heavy corrosion to rear nearside and offside inner wings/shock absorber top mounting

some wear and perishing to rear nearside and offside tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2022 188,773 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and rear sub-frame

heavy corrosion to rear inner wing panels

Pass 3 Jun 2021 180,634 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

slight wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2021 180,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

slight wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2020 177,029 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and deterioration with leak to front flexi pipe

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 26 May 2020 177,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system and deterioration with leak to front flexi pipe

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,785 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

deterioration and slight leak to exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 13 Jun 2018 164,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has some wear and deterioration

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Jun 2017 147,094 miles

Offside Rear tyre has some deterioration

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system and deterioration to front flexi joint

some corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 147,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre has some deterioration

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system and deterioration to front flexi joint

some corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,446 miles

some deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

some deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,476 miles

some corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion and deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,140 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,578 miles

window vin partially obscured

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,724 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 49,414 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner brake disc surface heavily scored / all though they pass the mot standard/ we advise their replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,414 miles

front inner brake disc surface heavily scored / all though they pass the mot standard/ we advise their replacement

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,140 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 FPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE53 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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