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CE53 ROH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,398 mi
Last recorded92,398 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ROH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,398 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped inner tread

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken / but head light still secure

Offside Front inner wing lining broken / missing

Offside Front tyre stem valve perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

corrosion to underside in places

exhaust system mount points corroded

misting of oil from power steering rack

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily worn inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped inner tread

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken / but head light still secure

Offside Front inner wing lining broken / missing

Offside Front tyre stem valve perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

corrosion to underside in places

exhaust system mount points corroded

misting of oil from power steering rack

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,121 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 27 Nov 2015 86,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded/deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,386 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,362 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,355 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R, SO UNABLE TO TEST SEAT BELT.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 214 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 ROH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ROH, 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 ROH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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