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CE03 FMU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,240 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 87,240 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 87,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,966 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,623 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,919 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit 1.6m

oil filter corroded and leaking

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,554 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,160 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 FMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

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

Is CE03 FMU safe to buy?

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