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CE53 EAO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,687 mi
Last recorded43,687 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle seized on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 39,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded around hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded around hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills and floor to sills (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,482 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,678 miles

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

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks evident

n/s/f aluminium wheel inner rim buckled & tyre inner edge showing wear

oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,663 miles

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

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

PAS fluid level low

brake fluid level low

n/s/f wiper blade end split

o/s/f wiper blade end split

oil leaks evident

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,111 miles

7pin tow bar electrics fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,772 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn & sides sipes void

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 18 Mar 2011 4,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres inner edges worn & sides sipes void

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,007 miles

crack in front registration plate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,602 miles

both front and rear registration plates not displaying BASU 145d and postcode markings

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,592 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front and rear registration plates not displaying BASU 145d and postcode markings

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,904 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,324 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 EAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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