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CE53 HKL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,485 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,643 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,643 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,268 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,402 miles

NAILS IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 HKL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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