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CE53 MHY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,525 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,844 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,844 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 157,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 157,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,673 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,336 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 139,294 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,730 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 131,730 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,360 miles

oil leak. play in o/s/f trackrod end.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 125,360 miles

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.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,936 miles

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

all tyres edges worn close to limit

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 93,035 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,035 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Rear brake pads starting to wear near max wear limit

Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,460 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,460 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to discolour

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside exterior mirror glass loose in holder

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,129 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,627 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 52,626 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,545 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 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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