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CE03 FVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,615 mi
Last recorded47,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 44,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,345 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,867 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/60R15 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 88V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,057 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,164 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 22,164 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs very worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front Tyre outer edge worn (195/60R15 H)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 16,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front Tyre outer edge worn (195/60R15 H)

Fail 23 May 2013 6,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2013 6,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2012 132 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,127 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 48,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 40,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 17,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 17,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 10,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,479 miles

offside hand brake cable not fitted in back plate correctly

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 FVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 FVX registered?

CE03 FVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is CE03 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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