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CE03 YEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,262 mi
Last recorded108,262 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 108,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,392 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 104,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,868 miles

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

Rear seat not inspected due to being loaded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,967 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 65,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,990 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 YEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YEJ, 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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What year was CE03 YEJ registered?

CE03 YEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is CE03 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 YEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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