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CE03 DXU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 122,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,394 miles

Drivers window not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RBT: service brake only makes minimum 50%

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,394 miles

Drivers window not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RBT: service brake only makes minimum 50%

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 88,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,282 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,892 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,311 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 62,311 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,520 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 DXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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