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CE03 KMX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

73,983 mi
Last recorded73,983 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

aux belt poor condition

under-body panels fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres low on inner edges 195/60/15

clutch slipping

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres low on inner edges 195/60/15

clutch slipping

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,892 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn inner edge offside perished

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn inner edge offside perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside parking brake slightly low on effort

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather hoses under manifold collapsed and leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2016 54,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside parking brake slightly low on effort

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather hoses under manifold collapsed and leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,489 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,189 miles

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

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 18 Mar 2014 39,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,774 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 17,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

FRt tyres heavily worn on inner edges

NSF brake disc in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 5,416 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 23 Oct 2010 5,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,729 miles

both rear tyres worn un-even on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,704 miles

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 21 Sep 2007 81,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 72,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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