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CE53 OYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

general under body rust

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

general under body rust

Pass 24 Oct 2015 107,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 107,553 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small chips on front windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,775 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 83,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear fog lamp lend damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,583 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2011 55,709 miles

offside rear fog lamp/reflector slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,880 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 40,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,416 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres on 2mm

front brake discs lipped

unable too see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,017 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 22,017 miles

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

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 OYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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