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CE53 FNT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,221 mi
Last recorded67,221 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,221 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 67,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,057 miles

manifold area has a minor leak of exhaust gases on acceleration

offside door mirror loose

wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

manifold area has a minor leak of exhaust gases on acceleration

offside door mirror loose

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2007 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,046 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 45,046 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light staying on

Fail 31 Jul 2006 43,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FNT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

CE53 FNT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CE53 FNT safe to buy?

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