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CE03 ABZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,215 mi
Last recorded70,215 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,215 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2017 70,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust front pipe

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 52,617 miles

manifold breather pipe split advise repare

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,336 miles

f/discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 27,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

f/discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,260 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

unable to check n/s/r seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,582 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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CE03 ABZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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