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CE53 BXC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,450 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre small cracks between tread

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre small cracks between tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 110,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 110,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,015 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 99,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,652 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,605 miles

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,679 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

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 BXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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