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CE03 EHD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,296 mi
Last recorded171,296 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 171,296 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 171,296 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 156,157 miles

Hand brake on long travel

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 156,107 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced area below B post can be pressed in with finger pressure, suspect corrosion under poor repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr inner sill panel holed - behind already repaired panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in nsf track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on out side edge - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft to finger pressure around sill panel near jacking point - sealer not broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 143,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 143,823 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 143,546 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated air pipe behind inlet manifold split (1.1.3 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 133,488 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished on edge

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

Offside Front wiper split at ends

Oil leak from engine area ()

Fail 12 May 2017 133,476 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished on edge

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

Offside Front wiper split at ends

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,654 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,637 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 74,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body and bumper damage

Fail 25 Nov 2010 68,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body and bumper damage

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,461 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,751 miles

offside front slight cut on tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 21,232 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 EHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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