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CE03 TZH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 TZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 140,590 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired with fibre glass extent of damage hidden

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,590 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired with fibre glass extent of damage hidden

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,150 miles

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

general corrosion around underside

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,293 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 104,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,710 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,087 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 TZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

CE03 TZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is CE03 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 TZH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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