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C14 SUG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure incomplete, fixing corroded fractured. (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases causing emissions issue? (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair patch (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replace (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level midway.

fuel pipe corrosion rear

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure corroded through (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair patch (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replace (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level midway.

fuel pipe corrosion rear

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

REAR CHILD SEATS NOT FASTENED IN CORRECTLY. LOOSE.

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

REAR CHILD SEATS NOT FASTENED IN CORRECTLY. LOOSE.

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 72,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,592 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,254 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,567 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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C14 SUG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C14 SUG, 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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C14 SUG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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