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CE53 VMX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 104,940 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,562 miles

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

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

heaflamp lenses detriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame and attached suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,934 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger brackets corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,558 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,548 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,849 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper damage in zone A but not enough to impede view

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 21,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 1,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,210 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,163 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 21 Feb 2007 11,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,700 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 VMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

CE53 VMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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