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CE03 UAU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,979 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,501 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,292 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,767 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 UAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 UAU, 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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What year was CE03 UAU registered?

CE03 UAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is CE03 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 UAU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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