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CE53 ULL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 118,336 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 118,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,165 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum.

offside front road spring corroding.

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,162 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level below minimum.

offside front road spring corroding.

rear road springs corroding.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,206 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,121 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s/front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

o/s/front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,613 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,582 miles

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

Both front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 59,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,267 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 ULL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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