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CE03 UUK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 115,356 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 110,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,198 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear shock absorber upper mounting points

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre damage in tread

slight roughness when both front wheels rotated

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear shock absorber upper mounting points

front brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre damage in tread

slight roughness when both front wheels rotated

Fail 10 May 2013 101,170 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 11 May 2012 94,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 94,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 89,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,284 miles

front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,514 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,420 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 UUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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