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CE03 PXU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,731 mi
Last recorded140,731 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,731 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake squeak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2022 140,731 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake squeak

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 121,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Rear brake squeak

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,046 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 114,177 miles

general underside corrosion and rear axle corroded

rear brake squeek

Fail 31 Mar 2020 114,177 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general underside corrosion and rear axle corroded

rear brake squeek

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,027 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,195 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,980 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,816 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,031 miles

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

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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 PXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

CE03 PXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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