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AD03 CEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 43,844 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2019 39,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 32,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 29,932 miles

Central Rear Cracking on shoulder

Cracking on shoulder

Offside Front Cracking on the shoulder

Pass 20 May 2016 25,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 13,290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 10,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 10,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 7,252 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 2,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 2,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,306 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2008 40,650 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,770 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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AD03 CEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD03 CEU, 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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AD03 CEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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