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CE53 OMD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower section is badly corroded! (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower section is badly corroded! (2.4.C.1b)

cat,lambda,and hydrocarbon levels very slow to clear!

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,571 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower section is badly corroded! (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower section is badly corroded! (2.4.C.1b)

cat,lambda,and hydrocarbon levels very slow to clear!

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

management light on

mismatched bulbs in headlights

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,135 miles

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

Engine Management lamp on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf Tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,093 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,777 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,629 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,629 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,580 miles

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

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 OMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMD, 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 OMD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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