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CE52 RTX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,716 mi
Last recorded199,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 RTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 199,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both wing mirrors taped up but secure

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

light body damage to various areas of the vehicle

n/s/f wing damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 196,082 miles

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

both front wing mirrors outer cover taped up but secure

front and rear bumper damaged but secure

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Jan 2017 196,081 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flixi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front wing mirrors outer cover taped up but secure

front and rear bumper damaged but secure

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Jan 2016 191,810 miles

both wing mirror mounting taped up but secure

slight play on both steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Dec 2015 191,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flixi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder missing (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both wing mirror mounting taped up but secure

slight play on both steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jan 2015 187,115 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heatshields insecure

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 187,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 177,724 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

exhaust front flixi corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 172,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 172,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2011 165,829 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 165,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 157,619 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes perished & split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded & worn

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2009 141,785 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2009 141,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 120,660 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 120,660 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 96,644 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 96,644 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,515 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

water level low

Fail 16 Jan 2007 61,515 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

water level low

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,662 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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CE52 RTX 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 54.5%.

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 CE52 RTX, 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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CE52 RTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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