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CE03 WVW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 WVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 152,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkage nut and thread snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill repair showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm tread 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 151,241 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 151,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,580 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 144,571 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch, seat belt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch ,seat belt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 144,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 129,036 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,556 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,335 miles

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

engine breather pipe

front exhaust section

Fail 2 Sep 2015 105,324 miles

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

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

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

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

engine breather pipe

front exhaust section

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,437 miles

front exhaust section flexy pipe poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,653 miles

broken exhaust mount on rear section

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,846 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,846 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

handbrake high

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake high

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Mar 2009 70,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake high

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear wiper excessively worn

Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,876 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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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