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CE03 FRK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 59,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,285 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 57,159 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front and rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components and subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,507 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 55,444 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury jacking point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,261 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 168,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 163,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 163,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 160,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 157,075 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 151,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,003 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 132,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,678 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,750 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,750 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,510 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Nov 2007 48,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2006 33,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FRK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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