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CE03 WTL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,657 mi
Last recorded117,657 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,558 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust clamps

corrosion on rear inner sills

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres low

o/s front brake slightly sticking

Fail 16 Feb 2017 113,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber on floor (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust clamps

corrosion on rear inner sills

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres low

o/s front brake slightly sticking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,044 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front brake sticking slighty

Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,590 miles

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

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

slight lip on front discs also o/s front brake slightly sticking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,771 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 91,740 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,387 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 86,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,538 miles

n/s wiper blade poor

rear number plate delaminating

wipers dont self park

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,757 miles

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

Rear Number Plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,412 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 35,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WTL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is CE03 WTL safe to buy?

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