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CE03 VBB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,127 mi
Last recorded141,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,037 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 13,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 117,453 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 117,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,518 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2009 110,416 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light illuminated.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2008 97,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre has two nails in the tread.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 97,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside rear tyre has two nails in the tread.

Pass 19 May 2007 87,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,925 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage

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 VBB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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