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CE53 YTM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,675 mi
Last recorded151,675 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 151,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 151,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 139,960 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 139,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,067 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 121,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,586 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,987 miles

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

gearbox misting of oil

offside side repeater lens missing

sump corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 115,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

gearbox misting of oil

offside side repeater lens missing

sump corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 88,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 71,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,865 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,865 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,389 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,221 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)

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

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 YTM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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