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CE03 VBA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,432 mi
Last recorded121,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight mounting broken. light still secure

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 121,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight mounting broken. light still secure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,704 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,170 miles

corrosion to rear arches

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,236 miles

Ns track rod end has movement

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 101,236 miles

Ns track rod end has movement

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Stop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,970 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,814 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,814 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 70,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 28,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,636 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 VBA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

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