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CE53 BSO

2003 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 113,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2018 113,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,877 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,877 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,605 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,788 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,628 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,877 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 BSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BSO, 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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What year was CE53 BSO registered?

CE53 BSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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