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CE53 HHX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 110,135 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 110,132 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 102,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

power steering rack and hoses damp

Fail 2 May 2018 102,664 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

power steering rack and hoses damp

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,505 miles

Rear suspension bushes deterioted.

Fail 30 May 2017 93,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has 2 nails in it

Post cat lambda broken

Rear suspension bushes deterioted.

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge & on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,195 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,677 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexi starting to show signs of wear

o/s/f coil spring starting to rust

Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,727 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket starting to break

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,234 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 15,678 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,678 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 HHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 HHX, 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 HHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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