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CE53 OVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,137 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,767 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,028 miles

slight damage to o\s\n\s outer sills

Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight damage to o\s\n\s outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,232 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,834 miles

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

offside driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,581 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 OVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

CE53 OVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 OVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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