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CE53 WUP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,544 mi
Last recorded112,544 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,544 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,257 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All coil springs corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel filler pipes badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,368 miles

All metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres balding on inner edge

rear fog light has water in unit

Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,043 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres balding on inner edge

rear fog light has water in unit

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 63,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2010 56,065 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2009 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,786 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2007 22,122 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,832 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 WUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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