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CE03 ZPY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 55,012 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 May 2018 54,695 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 54,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 52,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 52,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 50,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 50,755 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 44,332 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 36,808 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 36,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 29,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 21,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,755 miles

Front Discs Slightly Worn

Fail 21 May 2011 14,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Discs Slightly Worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 376 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2009 165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,991 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,005 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,733 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 ZPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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