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CE03 XAK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 143,106 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 11 May 2017 143,106 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 19 May 2016 140,993 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

oil sump corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 19 May 2016 140,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

oil sump corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 13 May 2015 139,547 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil sump corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

rear reg deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2015 139,547 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil sump corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

rear reg deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 138,073 miles

both rear drop link bushes deteriorating

oil sump corroded

oily residue around oil sump

Fail 29 May 2014 138,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear drop link bushes deteriorating

oil sump corroded

oily residue around oil sump

Pass 28 May 2013 136,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 124,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

n s f mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2012 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

n s f mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,539 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 97,409 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 14 May 2010 97,409 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,295 miles

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

parking brake travel becoming long

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,501 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 66,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,935 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 44,829 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in n/s wing mirror

crack in n/s/f fog lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,829 miles

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

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

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

crack in n/s wing mirror

crack in n/s/f fog lamp

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 XAK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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