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CAZ 5539

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,998 mi
Last recorded189,998 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 5539
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 189,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 183,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 183,261 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 174,947 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 174,947 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 163,474 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 163,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 153,421 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 153,405 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 132,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 132,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 118,902 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 91,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 76,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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CAZ 5539 is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CAZ 5539, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 5539 registered?

CAZ 5539 is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is CAZ 5539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 5539 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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