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CE53 BVX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 116,345 miles

215 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Handbrake low (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and repairs (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,345 miles

215 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Handbrake low (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and repairs (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,080 miles

205/40/17 tyres fitted

Front exhaust flexi damage

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted Damage (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Handbrake low

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 108,080 miles

205/40/17 tyres fitted

Front exhaust flexi damage

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted Damage (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Handbrake low

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,587 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,610 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,831 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,323 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 60,323 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,829 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 BVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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