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CE53 VMO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,648 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 95,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,377 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,547 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,981 miles

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

slight discoloring of rear number plate

Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,606 miles

oil leak

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 VMO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

CE53 VMO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 VMO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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