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CE53 USJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,341 mi
Last recorded98,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 98,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Fail 28 Jul 2023 88,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases /insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,758 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light goes out with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,917 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,365 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,192 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 7 May 2014 56,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,190 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,934 miles

both front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear starting

both front tyres are starting to show signs of wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,432 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 USJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

CE53 USJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is CE53 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 USJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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