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CE53 HSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 96,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2021 93,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,990 miles

N/S Parking Brake Reading Low

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S CV Boot Clips Loose

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

N/S Parking Brake Reading Low

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S CV Boot Clips Loose

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,813 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Front Brake Reading Slightly Down on Roller Brake Test

Offside C.V. Boot Clips Loose

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Spring Cups (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill End (5.2.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Front Brake Reading Slightly Down on Roller Brake Test

Offside C.V. Boot Clips Loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Spring Cups (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,429 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres treads starting to step out

offside front outer cv boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,965 miles

Offside cv boot slightly loose on joint but is not insecure

Offside headlight on lower limit

Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,064 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,172 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2011 63,559 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,894 miles

front discs have slight lip

rear discs have slight lip

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,234 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and wearing to wear bars

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,996 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed area's

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,220 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 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

CE53 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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