MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads are worn low.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in N/S/F lower ball joint.
Front brake pads are worn low.
Play in N/S/F lower ball joint.
O/S/R tyre worn near the limit.
O/S/R tyre worn near the limit.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine managment light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light on
engine revs are fluctuating
exhaust vibrating and centre box baffles loose
EM light on
nearside rear footbrake efficiency requires attention
slight buckle in nearside front wheel inner rim
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
both airbags have been set off
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 OWH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is CE53 OWH safe to buy?
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