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CE53 UUM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 128,465 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arms o/s and n/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,612 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 134,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel well/chassis corroded nr mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel well/chassis corroded nr mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 120,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,629 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 94,413 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,412 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,895 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 53,848 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 53,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 45,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers do not park correctly

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,084 miles

Wipers do not park correctly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,139 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UUM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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