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CE53 VJD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,213 mi
Last recorded82,213 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,213 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,213 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,826 miles

Offside Front flex hose slightly twisted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front flex hose slightly twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,773 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 22 Aug 2012 57,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,358 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2011 50,358 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,801 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 32,717 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 22,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,430 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 VJD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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