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CE53 URR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 URR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,419 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 81,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 81,902 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 73,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine check lamp on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside head lamp reflector security would benefit from attention

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,909 miles

engine check lamp on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside head lamp reflector security would benefit from attention

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,824 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,713 miles

coolant leak from water pump area

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak from water pump area

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,965 miles

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

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

n/s internal d/mirror adjuster broken,r/w/ blade split,slight dent osr outer sill,f+r b/hoses part shrouded,osf tyre odd brand,rear tyre outer wallls starting to [erish,inner rear arches covered

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 URR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 URR, 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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What year was CE53 URR registered?

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

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