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CE03 VAX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,489 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

spare wheel well/boot floor is deformed

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 25 Oct 2016 107,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush is deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

spare wheel well/boot floor is deformed

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,890 miles

Nearside FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES FRESHLY UNDERSEALED

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,962 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 VAX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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