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CE53 WWU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,180 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,937 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,830 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 1,428 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on iner edge

rear rose bushes worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,514 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.trim covering bulk head.3.front brake pads worn low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.trim covering bulk head.3.front brake pads worn low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 52,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,539 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 35,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise rear wiper split

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 WWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

CE53 WWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CE53 WWU safe to buy?

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