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CE03 HJV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 74,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,869 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,834 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,206 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,274 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking advise

n/s/r tyre cracking advise

Pass 15 Mar 2010 38,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,578 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,050 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 20,199 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 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 HJV registered?

CE03 HJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 HJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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