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CE53 HNG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,777 mi
Last recorded78,777 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,777 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,481 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,624 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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 HNG registered?

CE53 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 HNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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