MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear inner arches corroded
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
both rear inner arches corroded
rear exhaust rubber split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management lamp on and cooling fan running constantly - recommend inspection
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
ns headlamp aim set to upper limit
os headlamp aim set to lower limit
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine management lamp on and cooling fan running constantly - recommend inspection
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
ns headlamp aim set to upper limit
os headlamp aim set to lower limit
wipers poor
nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside steering arm has slight play
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 DNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?
CE53 DNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CE53 DNF safe to buy?
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