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CA03 MZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,796 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four outer corners to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,796 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four outer corners to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear part of outersill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing arm front bush has come apart from housing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Noise from cambelt area

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,515 miles

Front Inner tyre

Rear Inner tyre

brake pipe greased

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,810 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,370 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,937 miles

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

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,086 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,861 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA03 MZZ, 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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CA03 MZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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