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CE53 DHO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 42,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 37,792 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

both door mirrors

handbrake could be better

Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

both door mirrors

handbrake could be better

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,042 miles

handbrake travel

n/s/f wiper blade / rear wiper blade

Fail 6 Mar 2017 26,996 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel

n/s/f wiper blade / rear wiper blade

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 1,304 miles

ADVISED BY CUSTOMER NEW SPEEDO HEAD FITTED 14/01/13

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,593 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES, BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS, EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,071 miles

ADVISE ALL WIPERS FRONT & REAR

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,851 miles

adv handbrake travel

advise n/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv handbrake travel

advise n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,160 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 DHO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DHO, 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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What year was CE53 DHO registered?

CE53 DHO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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