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CE53 OSB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 128,260 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 128,203 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,465 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 116,435 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,890 miles

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S wing mirror held on with tape

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,890 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S wing mirror held on with tape

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,261 miles

back box blowing

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

nearsdie rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,227 miles

slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,909 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 OSB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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