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CE03 MBY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,265 miles

coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,398 miles

n/s/r tyre

o/s/f track rod end

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,179 miles

Coolant leak

two front tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,553 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 77,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 77,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,681 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 MBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc 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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

CE03 MBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is CE03 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 MBY 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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