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CE03 AUR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,073 miles

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..

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,168 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 112,168 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner CV boot slightly loose on small end

Slight corrosion front subframe - offside

Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 106,695 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,155 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,135 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,998 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,850 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,863 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,568 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,568 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,676 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,813 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front fog lamps on at all times

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,366 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,794 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,575 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edgs

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 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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