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CE53 OXT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 158,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 153,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 143,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 146,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,017 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 130,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 139,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,435 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing out of shape

ecu light displayed on dash

offside front inner c,v boot weeping grease

recommend timing belt every 100k / 10 yrs

Fail 30 Jan 2016 129,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing out of shape

ecu light displayed on dash

offside front inner c,v boot weeping grease

recommend timing belt every 100k / 10 yrs

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 119,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,882 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge 215/45R17

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,501 miles

rear coil springs corroding

rear trailing arms front bushes starting to wear and perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,885 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp cleaning and levelling device not fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp cleaning and levelling device not fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 60,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,613 miles

all wheel nut covers loose

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,127 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 OXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

CE53 OXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is CE53 OXT safe to buy?

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