MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear bumper insecure
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside 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 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.
Is CE53 DPF safe to buy?
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