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CE03 HCN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,903 mi
Last recorded107,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO MOT LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel housing (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2016 107,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel housing (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO MOT LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel housing (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,667 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED , OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET CABLE TIED TO BODY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 29 May 2015 97,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL RUSTED

Pass 28 May 2014 80,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 80,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread is deteriorating

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly[low treadon inner edge]

Fail 1 Jun 2013 71,604 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread is deteriorating

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly[low treadon inner edge]

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,816 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2012 64,778 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

idle speed high

nail nearside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,313 miles

idle controll ,slow to return to idle speed

noise from engine

offside rear tyre stepping slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,374 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 HCN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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