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CE03 NUW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,529 mi
Last recorded131,529 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 131,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has 1x bulb out (1.2.1b)

Offside door mirror assembly loose

no oil on dipstick

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2016 131,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has 1x bulb out (1.2.1b)

Offside door mirror assembly loose

no oil on dipstick

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 123,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,959 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at ear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear surface rust on brake pipe

no oil on dipstick

rear wiper not working

reverse light not working

Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at ear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

reverse light not working

Nearside Rear surface rust on brake pipe

Offside wiper blade split & smearing

no oil on dipstick

rear wiper not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,924 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 112,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,992 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 99,992 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2012 87,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 87,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,077 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,225 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 19,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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