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CE53 VMU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,053 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,511 miles

Rear sub frame corroded slightly

Rear suspension arms corroded slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,615 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 VMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 VMU registered?

CE53 VMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CE53 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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