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CE53 VLH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight judder to front brakes

Fail 26 Sep 2012 110,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight judder to front brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,828 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 100,677 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,851 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 79,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 69,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 46,944 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 VLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 VLH registered?

CE53 VLH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is CE53 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VLH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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