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CE03 HHT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,901 mi
Last recorded92,901 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,901 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner wing area (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,426 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,243 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and near side rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,918 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and near side rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,077 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and near side rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

flat spot on near side rear tyre tread pattern.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,486 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,466 miles

offside inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,372 miles

Oil leak

unable to open o/s/f window

wipers split

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,476 miles

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

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 HHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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