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CE03 OYY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 134,947 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 132,365 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Aug 2025 132,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2024 129,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,117 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 48,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,535 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 8,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,588 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 OYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

CE03 OYY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is CE03 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 OYY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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