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CE53 HMY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,504 mi
Last recorded72,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre low and tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch around carpet corroded slightly

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre low and tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch around carpet corroded slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre low and tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch around carpet corroded slightly

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre low and tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch around carpet corroded slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,013 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both front tyres bald on both edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 40,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades torn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,682 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades torn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,873 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,152 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)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 20,152 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,543 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 HMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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