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CE53 DPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 140,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. TYRE PERISHING (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 138,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 134,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2013 112,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 84,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,946 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 DPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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