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CE53 HMU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,087 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,883 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,333 miles

oil leak

smell of coolant,signs of leak from cap and thermostat housing

Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 78,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,047 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

automatic gearbox oil leak

both rear tyres heavilly perished and worn low on tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 1 Nov 2010 59,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

automatic gearbox oil leak

both rear tyres heavilly perished and worn low on tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,881 miles

chip in windscreen

gearbox oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,552 miles

bad oil / fluid leaks around bottom of auto box area.

damp around steering rack area.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,552 miles

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

bad oil / fluid leaks around bottom of auto box area.

damp around steering rack area.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,071 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 40,071 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm.

n/s/r tyre on 3mm.

rear wiper split.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,975 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 26,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

judder on front discs

long travel on hand brake

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 HMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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