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CE53 RLU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,389 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner c.v.boot starting to weep. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower arm ball joint boot split but still covering. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,924 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres on about 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated All brakes ok and brake fluid level ok. (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,131 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated All brakes ok and brake fluid level ok. (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front lower wing rusted though.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,891 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm some play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 89,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm some play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 81,041 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 81,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,092 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,848 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.8mm (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,848 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.8mm (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,587 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 50,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,422 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 43,422 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Oct 2009 36,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres getting low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,289 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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)

Outer sidewalls of all tyres slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,914 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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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