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CE03 FNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,372 mi
Last recorded155,372 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,372 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 155,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake level low (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,712 miles

body corrosion on rear chassis member light rust

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body corrosion on rear chassis member light rust

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 79,642 miles

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

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

only just past emissions

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,361 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,443 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,221 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 FNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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