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CE53 UOK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UOK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,714 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,644 miles

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

n/s/r disc & pads in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,707 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,968 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge no cords shown 3mm

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,968 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge no cords shown 3mm

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,657 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

near side front rack ball joint worn

oil sump corroded oil leak through corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

em light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine manage ment light on

tank strap slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,086 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,536 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 27,527 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,009 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 UOK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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