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CE53 UJC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,423 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to chassis (5.2.6)

E.M.L. on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,170 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Head light adjuster jammed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,327 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 107,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,615 miles

engine management light staying on

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,308 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light staying on

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light and brake warning light staying on

Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light and brake warning light staying on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked properly,front pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,490 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 UJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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