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CE03 FAA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 122,497 miles

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Pass 8 May 2018 115,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 91,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,700 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated (mounting brackets corroded)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,385 miles

exhaust deteriorated (mounting brackets corroded)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,639 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,566 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,614 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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