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CE53 OUM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,314 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective intermittant (5.4.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front brake not locking

Front discs rusty

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,345 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Management Light on

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,377 miles

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,372 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,823 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion starting on brake pipes

wear on front brake discs

wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion starting on brake pipes

wear on front brake discs

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,158 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 11,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,115 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 OUM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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