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CE53 FVN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2024 128,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 122,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a loose connection

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s complete outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s complete outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 117,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 112,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 109,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,107 miles

Air leak, split breather pipe under inlet manifold

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged (casing loose)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Sills corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Air leak, split breather pipe under inlet manifold

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged (casing loose)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hangers by cat corroded

slight smell from cat

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

front bumper is damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper is damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,409 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,742 miles

Nearside rear parking brake, signs of lower braking effort, recommend inspection.

Nearside rear tyre, signs of uneven wear, inner edge, keep check on.

Offside front tyre worn, 2mm, wearing uneven on inner edge, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace and check wheel alignment.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake, signs of lower braking effort, recommend inspection.

Nearside rear tyre, signs of uneven wear, inner edge, keep check on.

Offside front tyre worn, 2mm, wearing uneven on inner edge, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace and check wheel alignment.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,212 miles

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

offside rear tyre ageing cracks in side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre ageing cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,255 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,517 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 FVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 FVN, 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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CE53 FVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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