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CE03 AVU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,329 mi
Last recorded115,329 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to casting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,155 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,145 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,755 miles

FRONT WIPERS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,755 miles

FRONT WIPERS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,351 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,865 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,429 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,429 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,785 miles

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

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

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 AVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVU, 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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What year was CE03 AVU registered?

CE03 AVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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