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CE03 RGV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,657 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,890 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,896 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,133 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre feathering outside edge and cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,152 miles

exhaust brackets broke but exhaust is secure

nsr tyre cracking

osf and nsf and nsr brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,389 miles

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroding

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroding

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and also front brackets but exhaust is not likely to fall off

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre cracking in tread pattern

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and also front brackets but exhaust is not likely to fall off

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure also front brackets broke but exhaust is secure

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust section seperating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,593 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Oil filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,554 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,612 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,238 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 14,217 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)

nsr tyre flat spot in tread near to limit

Pass 15 May 2006 14,217 miles

nsr tyre flat spot in tread near to limit

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 RGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

CE03 RGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 RGV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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