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CE03 WVF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ CAT TO CENTRE JOIN / PREVIOUS REPAIR (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 2MM (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,352 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 88,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,448 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 98,874 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e/m light on

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,985 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,511 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,566 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 75,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,523 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,914 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,333 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 WVF 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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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