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CE53 HGG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,682 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,117 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,117 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,298 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,049 miles

n/s/r seat belt unable to test due to child seat

Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,437 miles

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

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 HGG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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