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CE53 DKO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 118,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,520 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Surface corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,479 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,706 miles

slight movement to n/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2014 95,702 miles

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

engine check light on

signs of wear to n/s/r tyre on edges

slight movement to n/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level is below the maximum

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 21 Dec 2013 88,957 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level is below the maximum

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,767 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 82,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,619 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,051 miles

eml light on

Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,555 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,550 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coolant expansion bottle insecure

engine management light on

rear brake drums corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,202 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 DKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 DKO, 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 DKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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