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CE53 RRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,199 mi
Last recorded111,199 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 111,199 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 18 May 2017 111,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor

Pass 4 May 2016 104,341 miles

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion on under body component's

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,310 miles

NSF OE OF TYRE WORN-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED-31/10/13

STARTERE MOTOR FAULTY

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

195/60/15 X 4

NSF OE OF TYRE WORN-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED-31/10/13

STARTERE MOTOR FAULTY

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,954 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,954 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,106 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,635 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,635 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,622 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)

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

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 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RRZ, 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 RRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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