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CE03 FLH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 133,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 133,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 123,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,499 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 117,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 114,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vacumn pipe split on engine causing high idle speed

Pass 27 Aug 2011 110,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,073 miles

wipers intermitantly dont park

Pass 23 May 2007 55,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 41,130 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 FLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

CE03 FLH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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