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CE03 YEK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,941 mi
Last recorded102,941 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,132 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,612 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn bald inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn bald inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,607 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,112 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 24,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius 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)

both front coil springs corroded

minor body damage

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius 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)

both front coil springs corroded

minor body damage

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,836 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,970 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,035 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 YEK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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