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CE53 FRV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush beginning to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush beginning to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished also worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 88,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush beginning to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush beginning to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished also worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,721 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 61,029 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 54,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 47,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,025 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 FRV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

CE53 FRV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is CE53 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FRV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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