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CE03 DYA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,586 mi
Last recorded39,586 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 39,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,468 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 35,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,437 miles

185 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,034 miles

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,669 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,210 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2013 25,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,898 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,471 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 13,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 2 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 4,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 4,354 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 DYA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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