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CE03 FLN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,367 mi
Last recorded121,367 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 121,367 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear tyres are worn on insides

nearside front brake noise

nearside front cv boot worn

nearside front upper coil spring corroded

oil leak around gear box

Pass 15 Sep 2012 120,051 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,604 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,600 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 FLN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

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

Is CE03 FLN safe to buy?

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