MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine Management Light On
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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CE03 CXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 CXB, 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 CXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.
Is CE03 CXB safe to buy?
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