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CE03 HBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,590 mi
Last recorded127,590 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,590 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear susp lower susp arms corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,959 miles

front tyres worn low/close to min rquirement

o/s/f side lamp dim

rear coil springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,590 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,237 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 99,799 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 91,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,895 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,569 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside obligatory mirror outer cover/casing missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside obligatory mirror outer cover/casing missing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

offside obligatory mirror outer cover/backing missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

offside obligatory mirror outer cover/backing missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,778 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,186 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 33,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,078 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 HBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

CE03 HBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is CE03 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 HBZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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