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CE03 AHJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,359 mi
Last recorded147,359 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 147,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,992 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 139,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,749 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 130,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 114,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 87,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 81,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,099 miles

nail in tyre

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,099 miles

nail in tyre

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 AHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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