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CE53 HKY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,439 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,439 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to n/s/f bumper, n/s and o/s body

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,871 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,110 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,288 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,069 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 HKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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