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CE53 BWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 84,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 78,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,791 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 56,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,640 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,413 miles

offside front brake disc badley corroded on inside braking surface

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,446 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen washers frozen

Fail 9 Dec 2010 34,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Windscreen washers frozen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,776 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 30,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 19,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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