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CE53 YOR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,662 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

both door mirrors damaged

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Fail 21 Jun 2021 92,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres worn close to limit

both door mirrors damaged

slight corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,005 miles

engine light on

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,005 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light on

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,297 miles

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,756 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight blow to exhaust

slight corrosion to cills and chassis and various brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,678 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side front tyre 2.0mm

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,248 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side front tyre 2.0mm

Fail 19 May 2014 48,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side front tyre 2.0mm

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,744 miles

air bag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,758 miles

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2011 27,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,052 miles

o/s/f wheel damage.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 15,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wheel damage.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 63,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,972 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 YOR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YOR, 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 YOR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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