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CE53 BVO

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,215 mi
Last recorded35,215 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,215 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 35,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,118 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,477 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 9,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in tread next to inner wall

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,816 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,704 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 BVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

CE53 BVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 BVO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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