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CE53 UUG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,718 miles

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

n/s front flexible brake pipe slightly twisted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 35,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,800 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,873 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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

CE53 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is CE53 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 UUG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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