MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak all readings (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting - corroded / damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Deformed, structural rigidity not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess required soon (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes are worn / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -both worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside front high limit ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s drive shaft centre bearing noisey
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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CE53 UJH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 UJH, 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 UJH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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