MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed around rack mounting [o/s] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm main mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear caliper slightly damp ? around handbrake lever
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED / 8 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Surface corrosion sills / underside &c..
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sills / Slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside sills / Slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside inner CV boot slightly loose on small end
Slight corrosion front subframe - offside
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f anti roll bar able to foul n/s/f inner chassis
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front fog lamps on at all times
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edgs
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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CE03 AUR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 AUR, 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 AUR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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