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CE53 HSG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,761 mi
Last recorded69,761 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,896 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill seat belt mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety multiple (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 56,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,326 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,326 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 45,987 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 45,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,041 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 39,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,957 miles

right rear tyre low tread on inside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,168 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,634 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 9,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,489 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 HSG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

CE53 HSG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 HSG safe to buy?

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