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CE53 HTV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,089 mi
Last recorded56,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,749 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,409 miles

Advise Slight damage to o/s front outer tyre wall

Advise surface corrosion on all brake discs

Advise wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,816 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres low on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 HTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 HTV registered?

CE53 HTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is CE53 HTV safe to buy?

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