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C5 SHW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,476 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,435 miles

All exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

All exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Oil level low

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,342 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 69,526 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,778 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,019 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,620 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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C5 SHW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C5 SHW, 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 C5 SHW registered?

C5 SHW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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