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CE53 DYO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 95,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,879 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,515 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,640 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 49,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 45,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,650 miles

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,204 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 DYO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO registered?

CE53 DYO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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