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CE53 VJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 120,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 111,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 111,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also both rears on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 98,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also both rears on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,359 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,359 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,744 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2013 76,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,691 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread.

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

Tracking required.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,691 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

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

Tracking required.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,886 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 VJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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