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CE03 DZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,047 mi
Last recorded86,047 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2015 86,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

sat nav removed from drivers view

Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,563 miles

poor engine idle

Pass 27 Dec 2013 80,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,196 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,551 miles

rear tyres are starting to wear close to the wear bars

Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,551 miles

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

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

rear tyres are starting to wear close to the wear bars

Pass 5 May 2011 60,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,746 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,684 miles

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

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 DZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE03 DZU, 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 CE03 DZU registered?

CE03 DZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 DZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE03 DZU have outstanding finance?

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