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CE53 YRJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,390 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum feed pipe at manifold (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

power steering fluid and coolant levels low

rear chassis to inner archers and floor panels rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,854 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,878 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,408 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,389 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,295 miles

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

offside front door mirror insecure but taped up still alowing view to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,632 miles

195/60/15

both rear tyres cracking

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

195/60/15

both rear tyres cracking

front discs lipped

front pads appear low

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,910 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 123,662 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 YRJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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