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CE03 ABX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ABX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,210 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 124,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 123,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,241 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

general under-body corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 121,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Axle beam cracked nearside (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre- heavily worn inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

general under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 119,929 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge 195/60/15

rear tyres steeped tread

sump corroded and porous

Fail 16 Dec 2016 119,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn inner edge 195/60/15

rear tyres steeped tread

sump corroded and porous

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 116,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,838 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 111,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 107,292 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

strong advise body damage

sump corroded and leaking

wipers poor

Fail 31 Dec 2012 107,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

sump corroded and leaking

wipers poor

strong advise body damage

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

power steering fluid low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,020 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perrished and out off shape

near side rear sill damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2010 90,750 miles

near sill sill badly damaged

off side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Dec 2010 90,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

near sill sill badly damaged

off side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2010 81,916 miles

Oil leak

near side sill damaged

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Jan 2010 81,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

near side sill damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,360 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check when front tyres are changed due to uneven wear

sump coroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise wheel alignment check when front tyres are changed due to uneven wear

sump coroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,680 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,929 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,256 miles

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

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 ABX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CE03 ABX, 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 ABX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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