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CE03 KDX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,537 mi
Last recorded124,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,290 miles

play inner rack joint

Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,301 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 104,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions close to max

eng man light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions close to max

eng man light on

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,663 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No oil - (topped up 2.5l)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,663 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No oil - (topped up 2.5l)

Fail 21 May 2012 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 94,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 90,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2010 85,700 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Apr 2009 79,185 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 38,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

CE03 KDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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