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CE53 FOU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,793 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 124,788 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 114,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 92,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,344 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 9,536 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 FOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

CE53 FOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is CE53 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FOU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE53 FOU have outstanding finance?

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