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CE53 UMM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,506 mi
Last recorded37,506 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 37,506 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 37,506 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,067 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,287 miles

all brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 May 2014 27,623 miles

both rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

slight corrosion showing on inner face of o/s brake disc

Fail 14 May 2014 27,605 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

slight corrosion showing on inner face of o/s brake disc

Pass 10 May 2013 21,008 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2012 16,979 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode at bottom

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UMM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 UMM registered?

CE53 UMM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is CE53 UMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 UMM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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