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CE03 WWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,782 mi
Last recorded126,782 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,782 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 124,427 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 124,204 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both sides corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis & under body

Pass 7 Feb 2018 122,568 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides into flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner corrosion to both wheel arches

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

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

Rear corrosion to rear suspension unit & crossmember

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,456 miles

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

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

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

attention to rear brake op

exhaust front mounting deteriorating

rear brake back plates corroding

rear suspension corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

attention to rear brake op

exhaust front mounting deteriorating

rear brake back plates corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,404 miles

Centre exhaust mountings deteriorating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides into flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 118,346 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front some corrosion to suspension unit

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides into fleies (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,386 miles

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

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

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

attention to o/s park brake effort

exhaust mountin deteriorating

front & rear suspension corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2015 116,386 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

attention to o/s park brake effort

exhaust mountin deteriorating

front & rear suspension corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,243 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 113,243 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to rear suspension unit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 110,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to rear suspension unit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,254 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 75,819 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,285 miles

rear o/side and n/side tyres perished on side walls

Pass 22 May 2007 50,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,689 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 WWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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