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CE53 UHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear on connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 123,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear on connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 107,508 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,165 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,500 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 47,472 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 45,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 44,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,478 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 UHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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