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CE53 HRP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,916 miles

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

Offside Rear brake heat guard adequately supported but signs of corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger rusted (7.1.2)

engine oil leek present

Fail 4 Sep 2015 65,916 miles

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

Offside Rear brake heat guard adequately supported but signs of corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger rusted (7.1.2)

engine oil leek present

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,684 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise exhaust mount missing

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,025 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edjes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,626 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,296 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 5,588 miles

Brakes worn low allround.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,588 miles

Brakes worn low allround.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,338 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 HRP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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