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CE03 UBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,083 miles

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

all suspension bushes deteriorarted

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,054 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

under side heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,268 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,626 miles

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,625 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,725 miles

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

resr suspension bushes deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 1 May 2012 58,569 miles

all rear suspension bushes detrierated

discs corroded & worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,068 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,250 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 46,250 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,352 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,595 miles

front discs worn

horn a bit weak

nsf / nsr / osf / staring to get low on tread

nsr flexy twisted

Pass 1 May 2007 32,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,444 miles

front wipers not very good

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 UBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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