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CE03 AHV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,553 mi
Last recorded73,553 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,551 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes in need of attention

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,520 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,519 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 65,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,136 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

front and rear tyres different sizes but same on axles

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,136 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

front and rear tyres different sizes but same on axles

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 27,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,359 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 AHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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