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CE03 PVU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,115 miles

2 petrol tank straps corroded but not severely

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

2 petrol tank straps corroded but not severely

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / rear axle mounts (5.2.6)

exhaust paste around front joint

Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine management light on (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / rear axle mounts (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,688 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers stopping in middle of screen (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded frt to back in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,717 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded frt to back in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 72,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded frt to back in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded excessivly, small area around clip towards rear of floor marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole around subframe securing bolt, marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front exhaust securing bracket broken

oil leaks

osr tyre perished/cracking/stepping and on legal limit

Fail 27 May 2016 72,658 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front exhaust fexi blowing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,537 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

deterioation to rear number plate

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,514 miles

marks to rear number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,215 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

deterioation to rear number plate

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

deterioation to rear number plate

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,676 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 51,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,399 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,624 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 PVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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