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CE53 YFU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,915 mi
Last recorded171,915 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 171,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

unable to check headlamp aim

Fail 13 Oct 2015 171,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

unable to check headlamp aim

Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 140,612 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 131,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 120,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 107,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,996 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 56,674 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 56,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,176 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,176 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 YFU 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 62.5%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

CE53 YFU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is CE53 YFU safe to buy?

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