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CE53 HHK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,131 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

rear suspension in a rusty condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 127,746 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 127,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,046 miles

rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2011 120,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from o/s/f wheel when spun

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2010 112,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from o/s/f wheel when spun

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2009 104,952 miles

both outer handbrake cables and rear coil springs rusty

noise from o/s/f drive shaft

Fail 5 Oct 2009 104,911 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both outer handbrake cables and rear coil springs rusty

noise from o/s/f drive shaft

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,033 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,910 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 HHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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