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CE03 HBP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,364 mi
Last recorded134,364 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,364 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 134,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear bars inner edge of tread / tyre wall worn

Nearside Front wing edge corroded

Nearside outer sill front corroded

Offside Rear inner tyre wall slightly deriorated, nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,267 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

small area of corrosion at front of n/s outer sill

Fail 25 Jul 2017 129,221 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

small area of corrosion at front of n/s outer sill

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,787 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre wear at inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre wear at inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,701 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields insecure

front pipe exhaust supports deteriorated

n/s /f mud lap insecure

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields insecure

front pipe exhaust supports deteriorated

n/s /f mud lap insecure

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,916 miles

n/s/r tyre worn at inner edge of tread

Fail 8 Jul 2014 126,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn at inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,777 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,893 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 113,891 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,836 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,836 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,573 miles

hand brake light on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,396 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 HBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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