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CE53 VLO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,029 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 97,027 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear heat shield adrift

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,041 miles

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,504 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 54,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,472 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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CE53 VLO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE53 VLO registered?

CE53 VLO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VLO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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