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CE53 OTV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,274 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 129,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,482 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded but have been undersealed

o/s/f brake pipe above chassis leg corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,246 miles

brake pipes corroded but have been undersealed

o/s/f brake pipe above chassis leg corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 853,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,453 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,167 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 71,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,516 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 OTV 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 OTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 OTV registered?

CE53 OTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is CE53 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 OTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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