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CE53 MKK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,411 mi
Last recorded132,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 132,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,207 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 123,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,413 miles

oil leak gear box area?

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 115,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached broken off. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back end of the sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back end of the sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak gear box area?

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,359 miles

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to split.

slight free play front roll bar D bushes.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 105,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner close to 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre worn inner close to 1.6mm.

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to split.

slight free play front roll bar D bushes.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possible due to exhaust blow. (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 68,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,946 miles

front exhaust flexi-pipe worn.

front wippers not parking on one touch down ?

front/rear subframes surface rust/corrosion.

n/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 3 mm.

o/s/r tyre on 3-4 mm.

oil leak gear box area ?

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,945 miles

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

front exhaust flexi-pipe worn.

front wippers not parking on one touch down ?

front/rear subframes surface rust/corrosion.

n/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 3 mm.

o/s/r tyre on 3-4 mm.

oil leak gear box area ?

Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,180 miles

all tyres perished

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,394 miles

very small nick outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2010 41,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

very small nick outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,610 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 MKK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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