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CE03 PWF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,378 mi
Last recorded138,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,378 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 138,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,921 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

general light under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,885 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to multiple bushes, rear suspension

Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,712 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and fuel pipes rusty

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

mil light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,442 miles

fuel filler pipe and breather pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel filler pipe and breather pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 86,882 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filler neck very rusty

Fail 29 May 2013 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filler neck very rusty

Pass 2 May 2012 79,370 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 73,692 miles

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

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

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

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

catalyst bracket broken

coolant leak from engine

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 73,692 miles

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

coolant leak from engine

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

catalyst bracket broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2010 63,389 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 63,389 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,032 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,185 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,184 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 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PWF, 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 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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