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CE03 UDL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 127,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

water in header tank low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,844 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,507 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion os & ns inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion os & ns inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,605 miles

corrosion starting to break out to underside of vehicle

nsr tyre has damage to outer side wall not exposing cords

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,775 miles

cut in nsr tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,160 miles

gash n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,071 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 UDL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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