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CE03 FKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,891 mi
Last recorded80,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 76,876 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)

o/sr outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,775 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,099 miles

both rear tyres has slight out of shape on the inside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,574 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 50,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Uneven wear on both rear tyres, inner edges wearing more

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,995 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 42,927 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

3 nails in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,483 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,697 miles

front number plate small

nsf wheel arch scratched

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 FKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is CE03 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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