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CE53 NRK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 129,794 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 129,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,138 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit, inner edge badly worn.

rear brake pads low, brake fluid low.

tight spot in steering operation. movement at lower column / rack pinion. unable to inspect without dismantling. suspect worn or loose joint.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 124,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit, inner edge badly worn.

rear brake pads low, brake fluid low.

tight spot in steering operation. movement at lower column / rack pinion. unable to inspect without dismantling. suspect worn or loose joint.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2014 118,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,755 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre distorted

advise oil leak on engine

advise play in rear suspension bushes

advise slight play in steering

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,755 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsr tyre distorted

advise oil leak on engine

advise play in rear suspension bushes

advise slight play in steering

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 14 May 2012 102,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,626 miles

Brake test roller readings indicate that nearside caliper may be sticking slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs heavily pitted and scored

offside rear tyre has worn in a stepped manner

Fail 11 May 2011 87,626 miles

Brake test roller readings indicate that nearside caliper may be sticking slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs heavily pitted and scored

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre has worn in a stepped manner

Pass 19 May 2010 72,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 57,032 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 56,799 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 48,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wall cracking on inside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,851 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cracking on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,236 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 NRK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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