MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer both sides signs of dampness no positive leaks
Offside Front steering rack arm slight play and steering knuckle
Rear Inner both sides worn on edge and hear side signs of cracking
Rear both sides stabilizing arm bushes perished
heat shield inscure
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer both sides signs of dampness no positive leaks
Rear Inner both sides worn on edge and hear side signs of cracking
Rear both sides stabilizing arm bushes perished
heat shield inscure
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside 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 Worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak. play in o/s/f trackrod end.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak. play in o/s/f trackrod end.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres edges worn close to limit
front brake discs worn
Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear brake pads starting to wear near max wear limit
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Rear brake pads starting to wear near max wear limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front and rear number plates starting to discolour
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside exterior mirror glass loose in holder
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front and rear number plates starting to discolour
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside exterior mirror glass loose in holder
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 MHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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