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CE03 KPP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 115,267 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 115,263 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 101,136 miles

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Service brake performance ONLY 57% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,094 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner wing covers fitted to front

Fail 29 Feb 2020 90,094 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to outer sill detached from plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner wing covers fitted to front

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,050 miles

rear beam and suspension corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,592 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,951 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)

baby seat fitted o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 1,091 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 KPP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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