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CE53 BWP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 105,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,151 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cuts/damage also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tested when wet

Fail 24 Sep 2019 98,151 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cuts/damage also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tested when wet

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,353 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,070 miles

engine/transmission oil leak

front exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,846 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing on on edges and tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,296 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 24 Jul 2010 29,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 29,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,185 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 24,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,557 miles

Left front tyre wearing outer shoulder, recommend tracking check

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,597 miles

Nearside 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 BWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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