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CE03 DYH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,111 mi
Last recorded89,111 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,176 miles

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

offside rear door wont open

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,494 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,776 miles

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

o/s rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,861 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,114 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,720 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 DYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

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

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