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CE03 KKC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 114,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 114,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 110,924 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside door mirror damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2017 110,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 101,858 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,379 miles

Exhaust mount corroded, system still supported

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Rear belts unchecked

Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust mount corroded, system still supported

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Rear belts unchecked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 69,528 miles

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2012 61,877 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 55,658 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2011 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,996 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 28,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,260 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 23,260 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,985 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 KKC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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