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CE53 OWH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,182 miles

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.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,182 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Play in N/S/F lower ball joint.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,919 miles

O/S/R tyre worn near the limit.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,919 miles

O/S/R tyre worn near the limit.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,603 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,368 miles

EM light on

nearside rear footbrake efficiency requires attention

slight buckle in nearside front wheel inner rim

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 26,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,324 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both airbags have been set off

Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,971 miles

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.

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 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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