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CE03 WVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,160 mi
Last recorded115,160 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,160 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,122 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 104,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 95,584 miles

Damage to lower cross member, causing damage to coolant rad, aircon rad but not leaking and secure

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

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

Oil sump corroded causing it to leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,584 miles

Damage to lower cross member, causing damage to coolant rad, aircon rad but not leaking and secure

Oil sump corroded causing it to leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,551 miles

all four springs starting to corrod

Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,551 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four springs starting to corrod

all four tyres have tread distorted inner

middle part of exhaust not supported by its rubber mount

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,163 miles

A/C condencer damaged

sump rusted

Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

A/C condencer damaged

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

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

oil level low

sump rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,187 miles

DAMAGE TO AIR CON RAD AND RADIATOR

N/S/F/ TYRE WALL SCUFFED

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,185 miles

DAMAGE TO RADIATOR AND AIR CON RAD AND MOUNTING BRACKET

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,899 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 WVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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