MOT Status
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96,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
Offside cv boot slightly loose on joint but is not insecure
Offside headlight on lower limit
both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both front wiper blades split
front discs have slight lip
rear discs have slight lip
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
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed area's
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)
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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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CE53 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is CE53 HSZ safe to buy?
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