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CE53 MJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,625 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 140,625 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Jan 2015 126,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf rack end worn on ball joint

Fail 29 Dec 2014 126,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf rack end worn on ball joint

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,360 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f drive shaft bearing noisy

rear no plate deterioating

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,021 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,518 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner disc pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2010 75,518 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f inner disc pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 33,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 MJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

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

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