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CE53 YTW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats laid flat

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,909 miles

Rear seats laid flat

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 51,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,059 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 YTW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 YTW registered?

CE53 YTW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is CE53 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YTW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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