MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak from engine and gearbox
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS
NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
n/s/f tyre on wear indicator
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?
CE53 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is CE53 HJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE53 HJV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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