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CE53 DZX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,370 mi
Last recorded141,370 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 141,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 141,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,175 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 124,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,376 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,660 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,565 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,409 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 DZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 DZX registered?

CE53 DZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is CE53 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 DZX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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