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CE53 OTC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,862 miles

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

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

airbag light illuminated indicating a possible fault with system

exhaust system resonating, not considered excessive

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,383 miles

airbag light illuminated indicating a possible fault with system

nearside front tyre has a nail (outer edge)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,383 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag light illuminated indicating a possible fault with system

nearside front tyre has a nail (outer edge)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,698 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 OTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

CE53 OTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is CE53 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 OTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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