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CE03 UMY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,407 mi
Last recorded46,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 46,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear, unable to fully inspect due to grease (3.6.B.2c)

MIL illuminated

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear, unable to fully inspect due to grease (3.6.B.2c)

MIL illuminated

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)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 26,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,349 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 16,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,176 miles

Rear Wash Wipe Leaking In car. Play in Steering & Suspension Joints. Heatshield Noisy. Chassis & Running Gear, shows signs of heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 7,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wash Wipe Leaking In car. Play in Steering & Suspension Joints. Heatshield Noisy. Chassis & Running Gear, shows signs of heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 643 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded at joints

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 31,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 UMY 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 63.2%.

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 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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is CE03 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 UMY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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