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CE03 AAK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2020 129,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill is holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around upper shock absorber mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides wheel hubs are highly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush bracket is corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear multiple suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,635 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,457 miles

all rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,648 miles

both outer sills corroded

rear suspention arms and all coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,648 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

rear suspention arms and all coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 108,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,727 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,204 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,204 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,862 miles

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

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 AAK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE03 AAK, 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 AAK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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