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CE53 HJV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,508 mi
Last recorded119,508 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,098 miles

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,819 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,196 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,513 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,925 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,922 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,162 miles

NEARSIDE TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,162 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,152 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear indicator

Fail 26 Jun 2006 13,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,447 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE53 HJV?

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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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