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CE53 MKA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

211,249 mi
Last recorded211,249 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 211,249 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 211,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 211,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 200,052 miles

Both rear suspension arms heavily corroded in black paint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle has corrosion covered in paint

Fail 16 Dec 2021 200,052 miles

Both rear suspension arms heavily corroded in black paint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle has corrosion covered in paint

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 189,460 miles

Both rear suspension arms heavily corroded covered in black paint

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just passed get checked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease/black paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle has corrosion covered in paint.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 175,257 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 166,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covered in black under seal

Pass 29 Aug 2017 156,101 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 146,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 146,262 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding/corrosion in both sills. some rust in brake pipes and rear valance panel. some wear in brake discs.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 142,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding/corrosion in both sills. some rust in brake pipes and rear valance panel. some wear in brake discs.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,714 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,112 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 115,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,838 miles

some wear in rear brake discs. some imbalance in rear brake performance.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,858 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 73,858 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,377 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,462 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 44,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 MKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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