MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,779 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
handbrake high
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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