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CE03 FBA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 142,117 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fuse-board in footwell. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 138,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 138,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,563 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 123,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 113,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 113,940 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,635 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,958 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,172 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 FBA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 FBA registered?

CE03 FBA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FBA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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