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CE03 LNW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,697 miles

Engine management light on dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,870 miles

Both front tyres badly worn and on 1.6mm

EML light on

Front wipers starting to smear

Inlet manifold breather spilt

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres badly worn and on 1.6mm

EML light on

Front wipers starting to smear

Inlet manifold breather spilt

Oil filter leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,724 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,724 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs showing signs of deterioration

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,629 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,127 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,843 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,960 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 LNW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LNW, 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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What year was CE03 LNW registered?

CE03 LNW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is CE03 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 LNW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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