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CE53 OUP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 89,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,176 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shocks have reduced effect

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 71,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear shocks have reduced effect

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,510 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,478 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,478 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,382 miles

Both Front Wipers in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,949 miles

Child seats fitted to Middle and N/S Rear - unable to inspect adult seat belts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,421 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit and becoming perished

clutch bite point very high

exhaust system becoming corroded

offside front tyre nearing limit

parking brake lever travel becoming long

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,543 miles

rear number plate started to deteriorate /// both rear tyres started to perrish

Pass 20 Dec 2008 22,631 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 22,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,610 miles

nearside front tyre slight perishing in places

nearside rear tyre slight perishing in places

offside rear tyre slight perishing in places

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,723 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 OUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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