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CE03 PWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 129,584 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 129,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL, ONE AREA CORRODED TOWARDS THE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL, ONE AREA CORRODED TOWARDS THE REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 126,212 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 126,197 miles

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced RECORDING LITTLE EFFORT ON THE OFFSIDE (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 126,197 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported TWO BRACKETS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL TOWARDS THE FRONT (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL TOWARDS THE REAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on the rearand the o/s/f are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 121,565 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi hose mounting bracket is insecure from suspension leg (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has plys exposed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on the rearand the o/s/f are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,909 miles

n/s/f indicator discoloured.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,142 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,586 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 89,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011
Fail 17 Nov 2011

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,114 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,638 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,276 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre retread

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 PWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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