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CE53 HSN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,454 mi
Last recorded138,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,750 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 123,750 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2014 116,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,613 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 88,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,105 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,102 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,432 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 HSN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

CE53 HSN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CE53 HSN safe to buy?

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