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CE53 RMX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,360 miles

slight play o/s/f anti roll link

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,178 miles

hand brake travel getting high

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,178 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel getting high

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,079 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,005 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 54,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,048 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 RMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

CE53 RMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is CE53 RMX safe to buy?

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