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CE03 DZY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 50,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 45,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (At rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm inner mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill not adequately attached (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (At front) (1.1.11 (c))

Different profile sizes fitted front to back

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Crash bar/bumper support corroded

Under side of vehicle and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,608 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 39,559 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 34,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 34,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 29,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,812 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 8,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 5,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 2,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,327 miles

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 DZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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