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CE53 HNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 122,460 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front ex hanger bkt broken

Fail 1 May 2018 122,460 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front ex hanger bkt broken

Pass 4 May 2017 115,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills to arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills to arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills to arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 99,934 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 92,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front ex hanger bkt broken

Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,635 miles

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

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 4 May 2011 75,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,655 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,733 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 HNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 HNF, 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 HNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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