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CE53 OLP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 110,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 102,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,761 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Front exhaust bracket rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 63,884 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape.

Fail 21 Nov 2015 63,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside wing mirror repaired with tape.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,927 miles

n/s wiper blade in poor conditon underside getting rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front wiper blade split

o/s mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Sep 2010 41,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front wiper blade split

o/s mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2009 37,307 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,307 miles

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

o/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

rear wiper blade spilt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,787 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN AND THE DISC BRAKE PADS ARE ALSO WEARING LOW.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,249 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 OLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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