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CE53 HGU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 93,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,551 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,003 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 2,162 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 HGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

Is CE53 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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