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CE03 KMJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,798 miles

Engine management light on

Transmission fault indicator light on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 123,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 123,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear high level stop lamp has 1 of 5 light sources not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,214 miles

centre rear high level brake lamp has 1 of 5 bulbs not working

Fail 25 Apr 2012 110,182 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear high level brake lamp has 1 of 5 bulbs not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,940 miles

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

engine management light staying on

offside outer sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light staying on

offside outer sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,607 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

fog lamp full of water

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,607 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

fog lamp full of water

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,937 miles

front brake pads low

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

travel on hanbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,748 miles

windscreen has various chip in it

Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

windscreen has various chip in it

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,009 miles

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

off side wiper blade slightly word. †

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 KMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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