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CE03 UBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,299 mi
Last recorded156,299 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 156,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhuast rusted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 156,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhuast rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,929 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear fog lamp loose connection

undertrays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Apr 2017 123,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear fog lamp loose connection

undertrays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,090 miles

Offside Front inner steering track rod end joint slight play.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,923 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner steering track rod end joint slight play.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,435 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,662 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,901 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,131 miles

both front suspension springs have corrosion to them

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,270 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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