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CE53 VHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 124,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 124,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,962 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 122,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,034 miles

EML Light On

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 119,031 miles

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

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

EML Light On

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 113,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 101,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 90,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,250 miles

O/S Wiper Blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2009 39,250 miles

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

O/S Wiper Blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,257 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 VHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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