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CE53 OLT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,086 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,713 miles

Enigine management light on

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,713 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Enigine management light on

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,667 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,456 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside 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)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,429 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,816 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,145 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 31,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,361 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OLT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLT, 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 OLT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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