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CE53 WXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 117,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 117,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2016 107,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 107,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 104,842 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 101,356 miles

Oil leak

both door mirrors have slght damage

Pass 11 May 2013 95,091 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 88,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,855 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 10 Apr 2010 79,631 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,651 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,138 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 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

CE53 WXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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