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CE03 OZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,628 mi
Last recorded161,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 161,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jan 2017 157,746 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center and rear exhaust hanngers corroded

noisy thrust bearing

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2017 157,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center and rear exhaust hanngers corroded

noisy thrust bearing

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2016 149,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 137,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,089 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,471 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 77,335 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,205 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 OZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

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

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