MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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
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
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)
Offside rear tyre perishing and has a nail stuck in tread. (Not repairable)
offside rear tyre perished and cracked
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CE03 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE03 FRC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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