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CE53 YFK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 106,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,445 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Engine management light on

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,989 miles

Offside rear park brake figures only just met requirements

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust flexy blowing and exhaust system corroded

front and rear wipers slightly worn

front brakes 30% imbalanced

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

side gearbox oil cover corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,497 miles

engine management light on

exhaust flexy blowing and exhaust system corroded

front and rear wipers slightly worn

front brakes 30% imbalanced

offside rear tyre slightly under inflated

side gearbox oil cover corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,771 miles

front wipers slightly worn

rear wiper worn

slight gearbox oil leak from corroded end cover

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,646 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

corrosion starting on o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion starting on underside

o/s/f wiper blade becoming worn

play n/s/r+o/s/r hubs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,216 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in vehicle structure +on suspension components

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

o/s/f headlight aim no image

play n/s/r hub

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,310 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 38,786 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,546 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 YFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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