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CE03 WYS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2017 123,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 104,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,847 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 91,847 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front brake pads getting low.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,978 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 72,581 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Windscreen wipers will not self park but can be parked out of drivers veiw manually

Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Windscreen wipers will not self park but can be parked out of drivers veiw manually

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,848 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise long travel on hand brake

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 WYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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