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CE03 WXY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,134 mi
Last recorded155,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 155,134 miles

High hand brake travel

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake only just passed get checked

Fail 17 Dec 2020 154,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General rear axle corrosion

High hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front C.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake only just passed get checked

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear on application service and park brakes getting lazy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,843 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

both outer sills lightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both under sills at rear lightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

both outer sills lightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both under sills at rear lightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017
Fail 10 Apr 2017

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,198 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,235 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 42,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand/parking brake needs adjusting/attension

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 WXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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