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CE03 LOF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,099 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 104,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 88,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,433 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 27 Feb 2014 60,972 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,972 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,360 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 57,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,312 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 31,334 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 LOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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