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CE03 DYS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,776 mi
Last recorded112,776 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wiper

Pass 18 May 2015 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 May 2015 105,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2014 101,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wishbone bushes cracking

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

rust on rear floors +under sills +inner wings +rear subframe

Fail 7 May 2014 101,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wishbone bushes cracking

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

rust on rear floors +under sills +inner wings +rear subframe

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes uneven

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,889 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brakes uneven

rust on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,464 miles

possible fluid leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack damp poss slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,618 miles

steering rack damp poss slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,642 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,362 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 DYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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