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CE03 ZPT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,433 mi
Last recorded121,433 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,433 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 94,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 95,132 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,628 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,582 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,621 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,886 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,484 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 14,669 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 ZPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

CE03 ZPT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is CE03 ZPT safe to buy?

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