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CE53 FNX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,553 mi
Last recorded44,553 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 44,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf and nsf bottom ball joint boots deteriated

Fail 25 Sep 2025 44,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf and nsf bottom ball joint boots deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 30,111 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,054 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 19,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,812 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,284 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 12,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,905 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding on

water pump noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,398 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)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,389 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 7,786 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 7,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 2,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,123 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 FNX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FNX, 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 FNX registered?

CE53 FNX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 FNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FNX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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