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CE53 BTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,717 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,963 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.8mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and bald on stepped tread 195/60/15V

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,742 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,219 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming low 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

CE53 BTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is CE53 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 BTZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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