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CE03 UUT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,983 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,882 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,356 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,691 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,755 miles

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

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 UUT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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