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CE53 OUA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 77,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 68,996 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 68,996 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside trailing arm bush seperating

Fail 19 Nov 2019 43,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside mirror glass broke

nearside trailing arm bush seperating

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

neaside mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,430 miles

nearsie rear trailing arm bush worn

neaside front tyre close to legal limit

neaside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Dec 2017 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearsie rear trailing arm bush worn

neaside front tyre close to legal limit

neaside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,833 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 34,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,299 miles

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

all4 tyres perished 2 excess

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,251 miles

both rear tyres perished 2 excess

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,917 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 OUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

CE53 OUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 OUA safe to buy?

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