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CE03 AVD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,456 mi
Last recorded129,456 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel binding.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 123,314 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 23 May 2017 123,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,495 miles

CORROSION STARTING R SUSPENSION AREA.

EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 114,495 miles

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

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

CORROSION STARTING R SUSPENSION AREA.

EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,068 miles

OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 107,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,464 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,696 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.P.A.S.LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL+COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.O/S/R TYRE NAIL.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.P.A.S.LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL+COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.O/S/R TYRE NAIL.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,607 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,946 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.LIGHT CORROSION F+R SUSPENSION MISC COMPONENTS.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,946 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.LIGHT CORROSION F+R SUSPENSION MISC COMPONENTS.SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,995 miles

F DISCS WORN.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.TYRES-O/S/F+O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,460 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE WET?

Fail 19 Feb 2008 16,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R BRAKE BLEED NIPPLE WET?

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 1,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,686 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 AVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AVD, 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 AVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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