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CE03 NVT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,701 mi
Last recorded116,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 112,045 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 112,045 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 106,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2018 101,467 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 May 2018 101,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened arm badly corroded and holed/cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working inoperative (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arch steel brake pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded/lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arch steel brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bumper corner damage

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroding (2.4.G.1)

Upper x4 exhaust mount brackets badly corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 May 2017 96,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 May 2017 96,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working inoperative (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 May 2016 89,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 79,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 71,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 45,876 miles

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

various slight corrosion brake pipe unions , brake hose ferrules and suspension members

wipers not clearing properly becoming smeary

Fail 4 May 2011 45,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

various slight corrosion brake pipe unions , brake hose ferrules and suspension members

wipers not clearing properly becoming smeary

Pass 7 May 2010 44,557 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,557 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,058 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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