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CE53 ULF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ULF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,462 miles

osr wheel bearing noisey

Fail 19 Nov 2020 62,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

osr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,726 miles

nsf tyre worn inner/outer edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 57,810 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,617 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose above centre box but secure

handbrake travel long

rear shock top mounts surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose above centre box but secure

handbrake travel long

rear shock top mounts surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 49,679 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill complete (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,116 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,522 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,146 miles

rear tyres slight stepping

Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,710 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 24,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,678 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 ULF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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