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CE53 UKF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 44,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working part working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 44,995 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working part working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 41,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 41,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 37,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill has small corrosion area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 33,564 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 10 May 2016 33,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 15 May 2015 28,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside gearbox differential seal damp

Fail 15 May 2015 28,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Breather pipes under inlet manifold split

Nearside gearbox differential seal damp

Pass 16 May 2014 22,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing quite badly

Rear exhaust front metal hanger corroded badly

Fail 16 May 2014 22,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing quite badly

Rear exhaust front metal hanger corroded badly

Pass 17 May 2013 15,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,085 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)

exhaust systerm corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 5,377 miles

Headlamp aims adjusted to pass MOT

Rear brakes noisy upon application. Possibly in need of adjustment/service

Rear exhaust hanger corroded (on exhaust not car)

Fail 13 May 2011 5,377 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aims adjusted to pass MOT

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brakes noisy upon application. Possibly in need of adjustment/service

Rear exhaust hanger corroded (on exhaust not car)

Pass 17 May 2010
Pass 18 May 2009 53,159 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link arm ball joints stiff! will eventually lead to creaking sound whilst cornering. no excessive movement or wear!

Pass 9 May 2008 47,260 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 33,458 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 UKF 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 70%.

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

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