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CE53 FNR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,528 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 59,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,761 miles

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

front exhaust mount deterioted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front exhaust mount deterioted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,924 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 50,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2014 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,601 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 7,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,098 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 FNR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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