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CE53 VMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 94,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,506 miles

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

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

advise exhaust support bracket weak and flexi link pipe

advise light oil leak through sump pan

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,305 miles

advise exhaust support brackets corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,229 miles

advise corrossion started on front and rear brake discs

advise vibration on exhaust system front area

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 31,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,911 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,266 miles

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

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

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 VMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMV, 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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What year was CE53 VMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE53 VMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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