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CE03 KEU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,889 mi
Last recorded78,889 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,889 miles

exhaust corroded

oil on engine

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

battery light on

exhaust corroded

oil on engine

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,766 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking badly in tread

power steering pump wet

rear no plate deteriorating

e.m.l on

fan belt contaminated and damaged

n/s sill and underbody corroding

all coil springs corroding

brake fluid getting low

cat struggling to convert

rear trailing arm front bushes splitting from bonding

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view too small (8.2.1c)

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

all coil springs corroding

brake fluid getting low

cat struggling to convert

e.m.l on

fan belt contaminated and damaged

n/s sill and underbody corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking badly in tread

power steering pump wet

rear no plate deteriorating

rear trailing arm front bushes splitting from bonding

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 654,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,432 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,706 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,701 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management fault warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management fault lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 58,567 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management fault lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,248 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,242 miles

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs ands pads worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,609 miles

front discs ands pads worn

Pass 4 May 2006 41,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 40,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

CE03 KEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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