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CE03 FRT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 88,243 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill holed a few places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to several areas of underbody/suspension

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,358 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,489 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres sligjtly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,462 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,433 miles

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

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

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 FRT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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