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CE03 VAH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,549 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,549 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,498 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,498 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 64,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,603 miles

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge and nail in it

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,281 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bothfront brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,371 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 VAH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 VAH registered?

CE03 VAH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is CE03 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 VAH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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