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CE03 WTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 98,141 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 98,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,143 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,794 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,473 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,803 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,813 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,298 miles

abs light flickering on then stays off

front tyres wearing on inside egde

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs light flickering on then stays off

front tyres wearing on inside egde

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,690 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 33,690 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,964 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,474 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 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

CE03 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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