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CE03 UAV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,452 mi
Last recorded113,452 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,452 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,578 miles

NSF tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,486 miles

aux belt noise

Fail 6 Apr 2011 91,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

aux belt noise

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,562 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,273 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 UAV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

CE03 UAV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is CE03 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 UAV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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