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CJ53 UYE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 99,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,333 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 84,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,067 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 66,101 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear axle corrosion

sill corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 52,004 miles

surface rust throughout

Pass 8 May 2017 57,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,637 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 47,522 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 42,316 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 37,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,881 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 34,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front inner wing cover rubbing against tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 30,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 30,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 20,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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CJ53 UYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CJ53 UYE, 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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CJ53 UYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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