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CE53 HHW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,397 mi
Last recorded106,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door sticking

exhaust bracket snaped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door sticking

exhaust bracket snaped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

disks worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,092 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 HHW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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