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CE53 FUH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,915 mi
Last recorded146,915 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 146,915 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 146,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 136,089 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills rusted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 126,255 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2016 126,243 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,143 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 116,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,844 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)

rear brakes lightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fan belt squeaking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse light out

Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fan belt squeaking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse light out

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,393 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,673 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,166 miles

rear pads just under half left

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,108 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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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