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CE53 OYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 89,631 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,379 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 70,329 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,455 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 48,455 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,920 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 38,920 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,553 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside (under wheel arch) (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,151 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,578 miles

Advise damage to n/s door mirror

Advise rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Advise rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,494 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 9,494 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 35,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs dished slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,149 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,020 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 OYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

CE53 OYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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