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CE03 KKV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,807 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

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

Wipper do not automaticaly return to off position

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,807 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipper do not automaticaly return to off position

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,542 miles

engine management kight illuminated before test

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,542 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management kight illuminated before test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light illuminated

Pass 5 May 2009 48,563 miles

advise n/s/f tyre low tread 1.6/3/1.6mm

advise n/s/r tyre perishing o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 May 2009 48,563 miles

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)

advise n/s/f tyre low tread 1.6/3/1.6mm

advise n/s/r tyre perishing o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,441 miles

e.m light on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,716 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 KKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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