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CE03 CWV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre edged inside

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

Offside Front tyre edged inside

plastic trim fitted on cills

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre edged inside

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre edged inside

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic trim fitted on cills

Pass 20 Dec 2014 97,042 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,550 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,876 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,501 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 CWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWV, 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 CWV registered?

CE03 CWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 CWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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