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CE03 HHJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,856 mi
Last recorded119,856 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 119,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 119,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2025 115,855 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 113,850 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 111,003 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 110,425 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (starter motor area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2022 110,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded made a big hole. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower both side inner sill reinforcement covered in underseal.

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 109,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 109,415 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014
Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,062 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,063 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 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

CE03 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is CE03 HHJ safe to buy?

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