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CE03 PRX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,308 mi
Last recorded101,308 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,734 miles

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

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

damage to rear of vehicle.

engine management light on.

front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,738 miles

Boot damaged but opens and closes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,354 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,349 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)

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 1,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,947 miles

minor oil leaks - g/box and p.a.s. rack

Pass 2 Dec 2005 24,187 miles

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

nail in n/s and o/s rear tyres

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

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 PRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PRX, 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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What year was CE03 PRX registered?

CE03 PRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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