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CE53 ULK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ULK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,935 miles

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

rear axel and components rusty

tank straps rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2020 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,762 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap corroded close to the limits ************************************* (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion under vehicle, subframes and suspension components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,880 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Wiper blade rubber split

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion under vehicle, subframes and suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,535 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 65,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,717 miles

ALL TYRES SCUFFED. FRONT TYRES LOW IN PLACES.N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED.

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES SCUFFED. FRONT TYRES LOW IN PLACES.N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED.

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,589 miles

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion not to excess

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,631 miles

VEHICLE SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING. VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,587 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,511 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,250 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,257 miles

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

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 ULK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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