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CE03 WUW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,218 mi
Last recorded63,218 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 63,218 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 63,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 46,287 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres wearing close to limit

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,587 miles

slight play in n/s front drop link arm

Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in n/s front drop link arm

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,349 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 32,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,295 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 23,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 21,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,845 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 WUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is CE03 WUW safe to buy?

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