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CE03 DYF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,059 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front exhaust joint corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,326 miles

n/s/r tyre worn badly on edge

some imbalance on front brake

some un even application rear service brake

some wear to front +rear brake discs

Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,302 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum

front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

n/s/r tyre worn badly on edge

some imbalance on front brake

some wear to front +rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

brake fluid low

engine oil low

n/s/f wheel slightly rubbing plastic arch linning

wipers worn

Fail 1 Mar 2008 28,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,329 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,286 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 DYF registered?

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

Is CE03 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 DYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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