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CE03 LWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,151 mi
Last recorded162,151 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 162,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 162,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 151,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four road tyres close to legal limit

Fail 13 Mar 2015 151,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four road tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 133,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 133,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 130,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 130,001 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,224 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

engine management light on

gearbox end cover rusty and leaking oil

o/s/f ball joint outer casing corroded but not weakend

Fail 8 Feb 2011 126,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

engine management light on

gearbox end cover rusty and leaking oil

o/s/f ball joint outer casing corroded but not weakend

Pass 24 Feb 2010 121,079 miles

has a combination of chips in windscreen witch does not affect drivers view

rust starting to develop around spot weld were o/s/f strut top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2009 108,942 miles

front discs slightly warped

hand brake travel

Fail 18 Feb 2009 108,942 miles

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

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

front discs slightly warped

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,274 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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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