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CE53 UKR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drop Link Dust Cover cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,260 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 47,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,559 miles

Nearside front tyrewall cut not exposing any cords

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,813 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 36,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,019 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,297 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 UKR 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 90%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

CE53 UKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 UKR safe to buy?

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