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CE53 HGN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 121,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside retaining spring rubbing on disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 113,843 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,338 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,795 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,074 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,074 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,159 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 76,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,712 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 45,712 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,699 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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