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CE53 UMD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,526 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill / backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,524 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill / backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no reserve travel in hand brake

oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front 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 sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,466 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel tank stained no visible leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,015 miles

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose both (2.2.D.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

fuel tank stained no visible leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,551 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2016 101,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine on 3 cylinders. ( coil pack faulty )

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,662 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 89,499 miles

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

eml on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 89,499 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eml on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,492 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,886 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes pull to o/s slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,886 miles

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

front brakes pull to o/s slightly

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 UMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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