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CE03 FLX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,064 mi
Last recorded86,064 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 86,064 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,281 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2012 68,770 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,153 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,943 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)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,414 miles

slight wear to front discs and pads

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 FLX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

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

Is CE03 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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