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CE03 UYD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,926 mi
Last recorded149,926 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 149,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 143,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 137,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 137,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,043 miles

Oil leak sump

Fail 26 Apr 2016 130,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak sump

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,559 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,110 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,397 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,340 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,306 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 60,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,722 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 40,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,578 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 UYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

CE03 UYD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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