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CE53 HGF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 105,612 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,506 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (see chalk mark) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,323 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,323 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,353 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,368 miles

N/S/R wheel binding

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,892 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 HGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 HGF, 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 HGF registered?

CE53 HGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CE53 HGF safe to buy?

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