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CE53 VBO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,259 mi
Last recorded113,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF Brake binding slightly and performance imbalance(22%).

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,373 miles

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

Servicw all brakes, front and rear are imbalanced by 22%

Fail 4 Jul 2017 112,373 miles

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

Servicw all brakes, front and rear are imbalanced by 22%

Stop lamp not working All 3 (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Petrol tank support strap, corroded

Refresh washer fluid and replace blades.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 110,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Petrol tank support strap, corroded

Refresh washer fluid and replace blades.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,454 miles

front brakes; 20% imbalance

replace front pads and discs, all in poor codition

service rear brakes, nearside has reduced performance

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,961 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,137 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,665 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR TAPED TO GETHER

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

has cut out of n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,160 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 VBO 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 76.5%.

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 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 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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