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CE53 PYL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,372 miles

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

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

engine mil light on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,359 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,641 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,434 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,787 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,687 miles

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

wipers

Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,936 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,935 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,886 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,370 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 PYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

CE53 PYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is CE53 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 PYL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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