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CE53 BTO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 118,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear Inner slight damage side wall [marked]

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 118,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced front trailing arm (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear Inner slight damage side wall [marked]

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both] (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 112,436 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing

wipers do not self park

Pass 10 May 2016 105,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

no cover o/s door mirror

Fail 10 May 2016 105,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)

no cover o/s door mirror

Pass 21 May 2015 96,709 miles

The boot floor could not be fully inspected due to the presence of decorating materials

Pass 12 May 2014 86,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre slight tear on sidewall

Fail 12 May 2014 86,587 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre slight tear on sidewall

Pass 7 May 2013 77,036 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wear

Fail 7 May 2013 77,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber wear

Pass 10 May 2012 66,664 miles

o/s/r tyre wear edge

Fail 10 May 2012 66,664 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre wear edge

Pass 5 May 2011 56,262 miles

poor park wipers

Fail 26 Apr 2010 47,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre is worn and just on the legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front tyre is worn and just on the legal limit

Pass 11 May 2009 39,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

tailgate stays innefective

Pass 13 May 2008 30,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 30,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 21,970 miles

both rear tyre deteriorated & close to limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 14,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 14,063 miles

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

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 BTO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE53 BTO, 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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CE53 BTO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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