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CE03 KFG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,520 mi
Last recorded108,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,263 miles

poss thermosate stuck

Fail 24 Sep 2016 99,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

poss thermosate stuck

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 90,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 84,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust Support Bracket Corroded Off.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 84,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust Support Bracket Corroded Off.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,770 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 80,770 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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 15 May 2012 73,950 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 73,950 miles

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

exhaust getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 66,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 51,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 51,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,873 miles

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

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 KFG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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