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CE03 ZLU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 75,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear shocks slightly weak

play in n/s/f track arm

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,563 miles

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

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 ZLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 ZLU registered?

CE03 ZLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CE03 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 ZLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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