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CE03 RHV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,408 mi
Last recorded99,408 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,408 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 99,407 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,296 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,296 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,154 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,028 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,749 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 91,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,753 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 75,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,466 miles

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

wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,553 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 47,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,284 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,284 miles

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

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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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