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C13 LVR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 LVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 114,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 114,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,374 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 110,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion around spring mounts. Not excessive at present but advise replacement soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,020 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 107,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,389 miles

near side front tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,031 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

front and rear number plate deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,461 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front & rear number plate deteriorating

Front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,393 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front & rear number plate deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape & wearing close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear brake discs in poor condition **STRONG ADVISE**

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,492 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

splits to front wiper blaqdes

flaking to edges of offside rear brake pads

Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,492 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

splits to front wiper blaqdes

flaking to edges of offside rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2008 44,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,855 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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C13 LVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C13 LVR, 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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C13 LVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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