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CE53 WYD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,204 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount areas corroded inc. inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear wheel arch liners fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

repairs and underseal to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper damaged leaving a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front pipe mounting brackets both broken away from exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded and holed within radius arm prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount areas corroded inc. inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear wheel arch liners fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2017 85,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 85,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,473 miles

Knock on front suspension

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Knock on front suspension

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,041 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,041 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,409 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,673 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 67,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 44,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 WYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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