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CE53 BNY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,043 mi
Last recorded72,043 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,043 miles

Boot floor damaged

Both rear sus,front bushes slightly worn and split

Nearside front and offside rear tyres on legal limit,advise to replace soon

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Rear silencer rubber split

Unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,998 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 61,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,837 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 20,327 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 BNY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

CE53 BNY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is CE53 BNY safe to buy?

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