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CE03 FRC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,728 mi
Last recorded142,728 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 142,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 137,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shocks becoming weak

Offside Rear shocks becoming weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 137,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shocks becoming weak

Offside Rear shocks becoming weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 126,908 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear coil springs rusty

Corrosion starting to appear on nearside rear outer sill

Front brake discs rusty, discs and pads wearing thin

Offside front wheel arch rusty

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2015 126,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brake flexihoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear coil springs rusty

Corrosion starting to appear on nearside rear outer sill

Front brake discs rusty, discs and pads wearing thin

Offside front wheel arch rusty

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 27 Feb 2014 115,683 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,911 miles

Nearside front brake flexihoses perishing and starting to separate, may require replacing soon

Offside front brake flexihose slightly perishing

Play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake flexihoses perishing and starting to separate, may require replacing soon

Offside front brake flexihose slightly perishing

Play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 100,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail stuck in tread. (Not repairable)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,527 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail stuck in tread. (Not repairable)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,870 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 76,981 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,089 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 FRC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

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

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