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CE03 AVF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,428 mi
Last recorded191,428 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 191,428 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 182,400 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive noise deference when tapped (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 182,400 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive noise deference when tapped (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 175,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 175,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 167,979 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 161,142 miles

slight wear in front discs

Pass 11 Feb 2014 151,683 miles

slight wear in front discs

Fail 6 Feb 2014 151,683 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight wear in front discs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 143,042 miles

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

slight wear infront discs

Fail 16 Mar 2012 129,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 129,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 104,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 92,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 85,310 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 85,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE B/D

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,897 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 AVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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