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CE53 YEC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,660 mi
Last recorded119,660 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,982 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 113,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise both front stub axles corroded

advise o/s/r tyre uneven wear

advise rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

advise both rear suspension arms corroded

advise front suspension hubs excessive corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,370 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 YEC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

CE53 YEC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CE53 YEC safe to buy?

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