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CE03 KCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,193 mi
Last recorded154,193 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 KCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 154,193 miles

front tyres low inside shoulders close to limit

n/s/r+o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

o/s/r brake flexi slightly twisted

rear pads approx 3.5mm

Fail 6 Mar 2018 154,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounts not fixed to exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills holed (2.4.A.3)

front tyres low inside shoulders close to limit

heat sheild for exhaust insecure and rattling

n/s/r+o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

o/s/r brake flexi slightly twisted

rear pads approx 3.5mm

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,650 miles

Lower both lower outer sille seams corroded

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 6 Mar 2017 148,650 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger fractured and insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sille (2.4.A.3)

Lower both lower outer sille seams corroded

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 5 Mar 2016 144,201 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 144,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,856 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

exhaust mountings det

Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,137 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

exhaust mountings det

Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,838 miles

BONNETT DIFF TO OPEN

Fail 3 Sep 2012 132,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

BONNETT DIFF TO OPEN

Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 124,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,728 miles

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

o/s/f knocking when brakeing no fault found

Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,726 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,665 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 72,664 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,377 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 KCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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