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CE53 DHK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet closed at end of test and cannot be reopened

Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet closed at end of test and cannot be reopened

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,594 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,075 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,032 miles

NSF TYRE WORN JUST ON/ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

fr pads worn

osf tyre just above limit

Fail 28 Aug 2009 36,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NSF TYRE WORN JUST ON/ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

fr pads worn

osf tyre just above limit

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,846 miles

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 DHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 DHK, 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 DHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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