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CE03 FMF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 46,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 37,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,986 miles

rear number plate condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,472 miles

damage to o/s rear outer sill

rear number plate fadeing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 32,472 miles

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

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

damage to o/s rear outer sill

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 27,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,173 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,737 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,710 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 FMF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 FMF registered?

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

Is CE03 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FMF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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