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CE03 OZS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,155 mi
Last recorded188,155 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 188,155 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 May 2021 185,341 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 May 2020 183,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2019 168,476 miles

noise detected in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2018 152,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 133,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 119,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 89,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,709 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,066 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,903 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Fail 19 Jun 2010 55,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

rear number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,394 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,030 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 OZS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE03 OZS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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