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CE03 AUW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,039 mi
Last recorded151,039 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 151,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,357 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front discs slightly lipped and rusty

general under body corrosion

under tray loose nsf area 1x bolt missing

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 144,357 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front discs slightly lipped and rusty

general under body corrosion

under tray loose nsf area 1x bolt missing

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part exhaust deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,446 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,953 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,052 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

major oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 82,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,205 miles

Offside 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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CE03 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CE03 AUW, 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 CE03 AUW registered?

CE03 AUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 AUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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