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CE53 BVC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 9 Sep 2016 78,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,616 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald very inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,381 miles

some perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,926 miles

exhaust flexi failing

near side rear tyre perished

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust flexi failing

near side rear tyre perished

rear number plate poor condition

sat nav high in swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 27,532 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,178 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,008 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 BVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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