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CE03 PYA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019
Fail 12 Dec 2019

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and different size to front

Fail 15 Dec 2017

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and different size to front

Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,783 miles

center exhaust flexie broken

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,475 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,004 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,557 miles

Both front wipers not to good.

Rear wipers split.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,557 miles

Both front wipers not to good.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wipers split.

Pass 1 May 2009 44,911 miles

centre brake light 1x bulb out

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 38,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre tread just within limit

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,024 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,119 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 PYA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is CE03 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 PYA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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