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CE03 XJV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,036 mi
Last recorded136,036 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 136,036 miles

advise rear b/pads low & b/discs showing signs of rust fatigue

advise slight distortion to n/s/r tyre ( 195/60/15 )

Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 119,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 119,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 111,279 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 100,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,502 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 80,502 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,530 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 XJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 XJV registered?

CE03 XJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 XJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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