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CE03 CWA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,899 miles

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

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2019 83,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,022 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,181 miles

Front wipers leaving lines

oil leak top offside rear of cylinder head , possible oil switch

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,073 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers leaving lines

oil leak top offside rear of cylinder head , possible oil switch

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,461 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2015 72,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,865 miles

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2014 69,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,936 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fonnt and rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advies wiper blades

Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wipers leaving lines

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,430 miles

wipers leaving lines

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,013 miles

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

advise wipers leaving lines

Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,496 miles

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

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

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 CWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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