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C79 LER

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC79 LER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,638 miles

engine oil leaks.

front brake pads very low.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,741 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2012 97,574 miles

dampness around steering rack

rear metal brake pipe starting to0 corrode

sump heavily corroded suspect leaking

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 30 Oct 2011 88,774 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

rear exhaust mountings corroded

slight engine oil leaks

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 23 Oct 2011 88,772 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

rear exhaust mountings corroded

slight engine oil leaks

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,285 miles

dampness around power steering pump

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges reccomend attention soon

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,680 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,090 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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C79 LER is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C79 LER, 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 C79 LER registered?

C79 LER is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is C79 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C79 LER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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