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CE53 WTX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,749 mi
Last recorded106,749 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 106,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,651 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2014 70,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,530 miles

disc pads all round lining thickness of pad back plate

engine oil level very high

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

disc pads all round lining thickness of pad back plate

engine oil level very high

Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,699 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,103 miles

slight scoring on offside front brake disc

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,366 miles

Nearside Front 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 WTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

CE53 WTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is CE53 WTX safe to buy?

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