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CE03 UAN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,228 mi
Last recorded180,228 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 180,228 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 180,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 173,176 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 173,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,531 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,530 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,613 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Advise tracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight dragging both front brakes

slight wear both front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,866 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,837 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 54,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,455 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 UAN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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