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CE03 EEN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,179 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 91,011 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 72,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 68,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,313 miles

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

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 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EEN, 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 EEN registered?

CE03 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is CE03 EEN safe to buy?

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