MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower wing corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel buckled
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S rear metal pipes corroded slightly. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S rear pipes on ends. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S front tyres worn on inside of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
Slight oil leak from engine area.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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CE53 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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