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CE03 VBL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,230 mi
Last recorded152,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 152,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold /front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

eml on

Pass 19 May 2016 142,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 132,409 miles

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

front pads and discs poor condition

steering rack stiff to turn off centre poss small oil leak around rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,016 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 124,016 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,908 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,766 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear n/s tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear n/s tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,656 miles

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

n/s rear has nail in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,196 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,262 miles

bulbs not working on high level brake lamp

discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,130 miles

engine noise (poss water pump)

front & rear tyres different speed rating

oil leak

rear tyres split & perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,130 miles

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

oil leak

pulley noisey

rear tyres perrished & split

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 VBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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