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CE53 UJO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 89,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,716 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2015 80,716 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,384 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,458 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn + corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,092 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,099 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 UJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UJO, 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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What year was CE53 UJO registered?

CE53 UJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is CE53 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 UJO 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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