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CE03 HHL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,107 mi
Last recorded128,107 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,107 miles

Rear both rear brake cables slightly frayed

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear brake cables slightly frayed

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 119,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 114,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 108,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2010 94,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,831 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 70,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,710 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 HHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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