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CE53 MHL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,951 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,887 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,714 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,025 miles

rear n plates front disks marked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,113 miles

disks fron pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,100 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,605 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres close to legal limits

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,333 miles

Nearside 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 MHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

CE53 MHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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