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CE03 TUV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,555 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 126,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clasp (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,356 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 107,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,440 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,245 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,467 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,434 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,625 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,838 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 TUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

CE03 TUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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