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CE03 FKL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,650 mi
Last recorded180,650 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 180,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 176,301 miles

corrosion arches and sills, slight play rear axle bushes

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2020 176,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion arches and sills, slight play rear axle bushes

n/s/r tyre close to limit, nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2019 171,828 miles

rear inner arches corrosion, n/s/r linkbar slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2018 166,919 miles

sills corroded not holed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 161,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,567 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 81,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,003 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,127 miles

o/s mirror slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,564 miles

o/s mirror, nail n/s/r, o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,048 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 32,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,176 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 FKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FKL, 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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What year was CE03 FKL registered?

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

Is CE03 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FKL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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