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CE03 CXG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,142 mi
Last recorded122,142 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,756 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,866 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 76,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,821 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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CE03 CXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE03 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

CE03 CXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is CE03 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 CXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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