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CE03 UKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 106,063 miles

Minor blow on exhaust frontpipe

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Minor blow on exhaust frontpipe

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,290 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,289 miles

Engine was low on water(topped up for emissions test)

Offside rear wheel trim badly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2010 76,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine was low on water(topped up for emissions test)

Offside rear wheel trim badly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,410 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,846 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 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 UKJ, 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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What year was CE03 UKJ registered?

CE03 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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