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CE53 HJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,019 mi
Last recorded158,019 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 158,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 158,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 153,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,680 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

nearside and offside rear inner wings covered

Fail 21 Feb 2018 147,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

nearside and offside rear inner wings covered

Pass 8 Mar 2017 143,017 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wings covered

Fail 2 Mar 2017 143,017 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear inner wings covered

Pass 27 Jun 2016 136,934 miles

All 4 tyres inner edges worn

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

Rear inner wing liners fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,594 miles

Rear inner wing liners fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear inner wing liners fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,399 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,372 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,393 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyre's near limit

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,787 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

slight noise from aux belt area

Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,787 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

slight noise from aux belt area

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 HJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

CE53 HJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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