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CE53 MHN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine fault light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on engine breather split emisssions ok

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,419 miles

center exhaust clamp broken

eml light on slight missfire detected when doing emmisions

oil filter leaking oil

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,329 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,434 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,241 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 MHN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

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

Is CE53 MHN safe to buy?

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