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CE53 HLP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill closure area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sill closure area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,011 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear of sills corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear of sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,090 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)

very little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,174 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 57,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,015 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 13 Aug 2007 40,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,695 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 HLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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