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CE53 VKW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,561 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 85,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,061 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 78,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,719 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,174 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 64,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,512 miles

?knock front suspension

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,980 miles

?knock front suspension

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wear front tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,980 miles

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

?knock front suspension

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wear front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 30,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,679 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 22,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 14,757 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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)

n/s wiper blade split

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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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