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CE03 FRD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,246 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,236 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,055 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,776 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,729 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,871 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 43,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,844 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 30,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FRD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

CE03 FRD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is CE03 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FRD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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