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CE53 OSP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

125,349 mi
Last recorded125,349 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

breather hose starting to split under inlet manifold

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2014 125,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

breather hose starting to split under inlet manifold

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,766 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 73,839 miles

NEARSIDE VFRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ONLY JUST LEGAL

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,839 miles

NEARSIDE VFRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,926 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 25,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 25,494 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 OSP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OSP, 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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What year was CE53 OSP registered?

CE53 OSP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is CE53 OSP safe to buy?

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