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CE03 NWY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,426 mi
Last recorded119,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but still supports system

Fail 23 Jun 2017 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber damaged but still supports system

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (drumstick) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,386 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 102,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,305 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,675 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,146 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 NWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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