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CE03 VBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal pipes at rack (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake high

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,189 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES / TRACKING / SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING / CORROSION ON O/S/F X BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS / CORROSION ON UNDER BODY X REAR SUBFRAME / SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON WATER PUMP

Fail 9 Mar 2015 76,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUTTING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES / TRACKING / SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING / CORROSION ON O/S/F X BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS / CORROSION ON UNDER BODY X REAR SUBFRAME / SIGNS OF WATER LEAK ON WATER PUMP

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,144 miles

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK ON RACK / O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE / N/S/R TYRE CUTTING OUT ON EDGES BAD / CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS X SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,012 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Park Brake Warning Light On

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,937 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,275 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,856 miles

BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,856 miles

BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,655 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 VBJ 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 66.7%.

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

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