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CE53 WWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,349 mi
Last recorded159,349 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 159,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexiable joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near lower seat belt mount on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both trailing arm mounting points are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushs are deterated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,313 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside + offside rear inner arches + floor pans corroding.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible dashboard fault

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside + offside rear inner arches + floor pans corroding.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

possible dashboard fault

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,001 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,003 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,505 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 28 Mar 2012 68,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,786 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,683 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 WWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 WWZ, 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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CE53 WWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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