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CE03 DZM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Fail 16 Dec 2016 58,187 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,003 miles

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

Vehicle components underneath on rear corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,469 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,632 miles

Both dip beam images poor, especially LH.

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

Parking brake travel longer than expected.

Tailgate support struts appear 'weak'.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both dip beam images poor, especially LH.

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

Parking brake travel longer than expected.

Some noise from LHR wheel bearing.

Tailgate support struts appear 'weak'.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 17,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 17,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 8,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 1,156 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 1,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 35,675 miles

abs light on / off intermittent-went off on road test advise investigation. both rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 23 May 2008 29,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration on rear no.plate. rim damage on o/s/f wheel.

Pass 25 May 2007 23,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,272 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 15,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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