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CE53 YSJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,890 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edge

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

Oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2015 122,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edge

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

Oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,340 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 112,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,426 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine leaking oil from various places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,426 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Engine leaking oil from various places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre low pressure

offside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,201 miles

headlight bulbs tinted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

headlight bulbs tinted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine emission hose collapsed

front wipers do not self park

offside rear tyre perished and feathered on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine emission hose collapsed

front wipers do not self park

offside rear tyre perished and feathered on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,599 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,242 miles

two tyres fitted to the front axle are a differant size than the tyres fitted to the rear axle

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

CE53 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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