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CE03 EET

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,855 mi
Last recorded64,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 64,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,993 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 55,845 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Plate also damaged (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe and arms slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 18,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,610 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 28 Jul 2016 14,441 miles

Front wipers

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 11,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads have cracks in them

Fail 23 Jul 2015 11,256 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyre treads have cracks in them

Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,387 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 6,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 2,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 1,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 15,496 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,134 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 EET is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EET, 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 EET is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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