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CE03 NWD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively corroded wiring into ABS pump (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch/ boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch/ boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,383 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 101,383 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 95,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,596 miles

front brake pads look worn

front tyres getting close to tread wear bars

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,857 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 37,857 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

CE03 NWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 NWD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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