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CE03 LPZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm BALD inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Forward bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front TYRE - WEARING inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central sleeve clamp broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pre flexi, Popped under brake testing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Central sleeve clamp broken, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,883 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,883 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 90,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,040 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,082 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and mis shaped inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,750 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,389 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,808 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,748 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,944 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 24,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,944 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 18,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 18,062 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 LPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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