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CE03 UBN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,847 mi
Last recorded129,847 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding

oil and water leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,212 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken and corroded

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,268 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover loose ()

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear exhaust clam corroded and broken

fuel tank damp

rear exhaust box rear clamp held on with cable ties

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,268 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover loose ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear exhaust clam corroded and broken

fuel tank damp

rear exhaust box rear clamp held on with cable ties

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,567 miles

f flexi joint condition

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

oil leak

r inner sills corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

f flexi joint condition

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

oil leak

r inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,433 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 111,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 94,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,304 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,088 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 74,088 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,746 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,889 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 UBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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