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CE53 UHG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,040 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,165 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 43,866 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,866 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,621 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 34,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 29,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,401 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 28 Sep 2007 20,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,332 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 UHG registered?

CE53 UHG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 UHG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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