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CE03 PXS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,466 mi
Last recorded139,466 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 139,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,391 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,915 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 133,388 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 133,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 128,220 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,529 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 119,521 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 111,156 miles

Fuel filter clamp under bonnet broken but filter unlikely to fall off

Offside front position light was not working whent tested but came on when bonnet closed and has worked throughout the rest of the test. Inspection and repair advised

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 100,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,617 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,860 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 PXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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The MOT history for CE03 PXS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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