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CE53 HRD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,039 miles

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

underbody corroded in places

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,414 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,414 miles

Fuel pipe leaking to filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 29,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,171 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 25,171 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,538 miles

OSF brakepads low

OSF tyre worn inner edge low in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 17,538 miles

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

OSF brakepads low

OSF tyre worn inner edge low in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 14,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 10,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 816 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 8,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,731 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 HRD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD, 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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What year was CE53 HRD registered?

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

Is CE53 HRD safe to buy?

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