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CE03 FNH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 99,404 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 93,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2014 93,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 87,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 87,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,496 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,795 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,253 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,758 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 51,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both inner c.v boots leaking grease

excessive oil leak from gearbox

offside front, nearside front and rear wiper blades split †

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 FNH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

CE03 FNH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is CE03 FNH safe to buy?

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