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CE03 YGT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,155 mi
Last recorded158,155 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 158,155 miles

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

clonking noise from lower steering column when shaking steering - attention needed

parking brake performance just meets the pass standard - 17%

Fail 9 Sep 2015 157,856 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front caliper clip out of location

Offside Front tyre nail

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

Rear both sides seat belt and suspension prescribed areas corroded inner arch

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 152,011 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer side wall.

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 152,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on outer side wall.

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,912 miles

rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 145,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 139,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 139,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 132,595 miles

Brake warning light on

Corrosion to neaside rear outer sill

Exhaust corroded in parts

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

Offside front spot lamp damaged

Steering and suspension components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 19 Jan 2012 132,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake warning light on

Exhaust corroded in parts

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

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

Offside front spot lamp damaged

Steering and suspension components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,190 miles

Brake warning light stays on

Intercooler rubber pipes are split

N/S reverse light not working

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

O/S/F fog light lens is broken

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,626 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,366 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,365 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty & pads getting low

rear brake discs rusty & brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,927 miles

offside rear brake caliper sticking slightly.

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 YGT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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