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CE53 FSA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,352 mi
Last recorded120,352 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 120,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Jun 2017 117,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,906 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 28 May 2015 107,815 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 May 2015 107,815 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,304 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,260 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,075 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,724 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 FSA 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 78.9%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

CE53 FSA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 FSA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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