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CE53 YFM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,644 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

interior mirror missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front brake pads wearing low

interior mirror missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,256 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 44,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,979 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 33,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 27,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,996 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,815 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 YFM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

CE53 YFM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is CE53 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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