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CE53 HKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,535 mi
Last recorded150,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 150,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGE NEARSIDE REAR OUTER

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE ,SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT (5.2.3 (e))

RADIATOR SUPPORT +SUSPENSION ETC CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES , AND EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 150,519 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE OF OFFSIDE LOWER BODY SILL CORRODED NEAR SEATBELT MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING OVER REAR AXLE BROKEN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGE NEARSIDE REAR OUTER

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE ,SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT (5.2.3 (e))

RADIATOR SUPPORT +SUSPENSION ETC CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW BOTH REAR EXHAUST BOXES , AND EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 143,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 143,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,639 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 129,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 129,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise, wipers not self parking

Pass 3 Oct 2015 118,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 118,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,829 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,853 miles

corrosion too front anr rear suspension conponents,rear brake back plates,ehaust system and mounts.

o/sf and o/sr alloy wheels have slight damage too outer rim edges advise repair

surface corrosion too brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,803 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,536 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,360 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 HKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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