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CE53 YPW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,942 miles

Emissions not tested THROTTLE SPEED UNABLE TO MAINTAIN . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIPIPE TO MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,326 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,491 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,490 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,287 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,829 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

horn slightly poor

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,829 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

horn slightly poor

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting on side wall

Offside Front tyre splitting on side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2015 72,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2015 72,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,728 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,694 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,807 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

throttle pedal stiff to operate

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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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