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CE53 BWY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 146,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 146,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2022 141,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 141,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 136,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 136,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box front mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2020 128,499 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror cowling missing.

Rear Lower Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault On dash. (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror cowling missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 121,917 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault On dash. (1.6 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Door mirror cowling missing.

Offside Front Oil filler cap missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,049 miles

Front Both front tyres worn low on the inner edges and perishing in the tread.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust support bracket broken.

Offside Front Door mirror cowling missing.

Rear Antiroll bar corroded.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear Child seats fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,049 miles

Front Both front tyres worn low on the inner edges and perishing in the tread.

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust support bracket broken.

Offside Front Door mirror cowling missing.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Antiroll bar corroded.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear Child seats fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,151 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

nearside front tyre on 2.8 mm

offside rear road spring corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,151 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on 2.8 mm

offside rear road spring corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,264 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 103,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,802 miles

Screw In O/S/F Tyre.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Screw In O/S/F Tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light flashing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers electric window inop

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light flashing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers electric window inop

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,215 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front window inop

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,228 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,925 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner wall marked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2006 14,678 miles

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

Offside 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 BWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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