MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on mirror (8.3.1e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror and windscreen ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror and windscreen ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coolant level low (topped up)
fog light full of water
n/s/r side walls cracking
objects removed from mirror before test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
coolant level low (topped up)
fog light full of water
n/s/r side walls cracking
objects removed from mirror before test
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall
oil level low
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall
oil level low
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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CE03 DYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?
CE03 DYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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