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CE03 OZP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,690 mi
Last recorded35,690 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 35,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 34,589 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 34,589 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,940 miles

corrosion build up

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,081 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 15,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,497 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,477 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,825 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rattle in exhaust

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rattle in exhaust

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 OZP registered?

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

Is CE03 OZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 OZP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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