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CE03 LPJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

15,825 mi
Last recorded15,825 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 15,825 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 14,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 10,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 7,594 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension arms rusty

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner quarter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 7,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension arms rusty

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner quarter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 5,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes into flexy pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner quarter panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 3,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint with flexy pipe advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch inner 1/4 panel to floor corroded advise

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near joint with flexy pipe advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch inner to floor 1/4 panel corroded advise

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 2,626 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 29 Dec 2017 1,573 miles

front subframe corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

rear top mounts corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,738 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,385 miles

parking brake light on when brake off

Fail 9 Jan 2016 84,376 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

parking brake light on when brake off

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,203 miles

rear top mounts corroded

all road spings corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,801 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

reverse light inop

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,253 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,421 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,510 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)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,196 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,977 miles

imbalance on front service brake only just within req limits

Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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