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CE53 UHL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,664 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2015 96,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

** aborted emissions test vehicle overheated **

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,921 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,993 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 54,988 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 1 May 2010 54,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 9 Apr 2009 44,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,352 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 23,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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