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CE53 HUV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,370 mi
Last recorded160,370 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 160,370 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust mount rotten off and heat shield insecure

front headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

rear discs and brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 143,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 143,587 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 136,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2012 127,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 127,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 120,604 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

brake discs worn thin and lipped

power steering reservoir overfilled

Fail 19 May 2010 112,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 112,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 104,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,021 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 96,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,625 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,809 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 HUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

CE53 HUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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