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CE03 WWC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,714 mi
Last recorded156,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 156,714 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 156,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,083 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2014 134,375 miles

engine management light indicating a fault

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside[OFFSIDE SEAtbelt anchorage prescribed area has slight corrosion

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 2 May 2014 134,375 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light indicating fault

exhaust heat shield insecure

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 3 May 2013 128,300 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault/s

N/S/R Bumpstop worn but not considered excessive

O/S/R Bumpstop worn but not considered excessive

Oil level low

Fail 3 May 2013 128,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on indicating a fault/s

N/S/R Bumpstop worn but not considered excessive

O/S/R Bumpstop worn but not considered excessive

Oil level low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 108,934 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on at all times

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 72,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,189 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 WWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WWC, 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 WWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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