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CE03 RCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 145,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,768 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 96,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,090 miles

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

horn poor performance

rear wiper blade split

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 51,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt noisy

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

CE03 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is CE03 RCZ safe to buy?

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