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CE03 PZX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,360 miles

Chassis corroded in various areas

Front Steering and suspension components corroded

No reverse light

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 141,360 miles

Chassis corroded in various areas

Front Steering and suspension components corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

No reverse light

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,752 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,918 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2014 120,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle has damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,078 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle has damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,953 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,882 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 PZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PZX, 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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What year was CE03 PZX registered?

CE03 PZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is CE03 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 PZX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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