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CE03 HDF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 97,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,347 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,033 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,798 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 48,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (2.4.A.3)

rusty suspension

rusty underneath

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 40,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 30,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,970 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,772 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 6,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 6,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,077 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2008 60,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,317 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 HDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

CE03 HDF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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