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CA03 LZN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,615 mi
Last recorded122,615 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 121,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 94,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 89,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 89,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,254 miles

both front tyres are worn slightly on insides

both front upper coil springs are corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn slightly on insides

both front upper coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,872 miles

front coil springs badly corroded

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link or d bush

Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,872 miles

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

front coil springs badly corroded

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link or d bush

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,550 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,635 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,565 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 39,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,037 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CA03 LZN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CA03 LZN, 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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What year was CA03 LZN registered?

CA03 LZN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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