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CE03 AVB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,124 mi
Last recorded69,124 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,124 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,940 miles

Engine management light on at time of test...

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,586 miles

20% brake imbalance across front axle (new pads fitted)

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

nearside front drive shaft damp at gearbox end

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2014 48,585 miles

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

20% brake imbalance across front axle (new pads fitted)

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

nearside front drive shaft damp at gearbox end

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 20,470 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 20,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010

wear in brake discs.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,838 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 41,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 30,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,981 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 AVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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