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CE03 LPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,122 miles

NSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deterited

Slight play in OSF inner rack end joint

Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deterited

Slight play in OSF inner rack end joint

Pass 28 Dec 2019 89,039 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust CO emissions as idle on limit

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 89,039 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Engine breather pipe under manifold is split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All rear suspension components corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust CO emissions as idle on limit

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,794 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush debonded from housing, side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush debonded from housing, side to side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,711 miles

Exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 Perrished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseat fitted in n/s/f seatbelt not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped on inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2012 13,066 miles

dip switch operation poor

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,262 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2010 974 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 974 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,833 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,969 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,969 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,246 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 19,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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