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CE03 TZD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 122,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 115,435 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

abs light flashes intermittently

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,854 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 109,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 89,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,607 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 28 May 2009 68,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 48,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,132 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 TZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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