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CE03 ZUC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,277 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension and sub-frames

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,856 miles

general corrosion on all suspension parts and front and rear sub-frames

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,855 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

general corrosion on all suspension parts and front and rear sub-frames

Pass 11 Oct 2016 105,548 miles

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2016 105,464 miles

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

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 101,739 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 101,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,456 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2013 99,318 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,299 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 90,299 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,422 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,565 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,768 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish & slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish & slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,815 miles

Both front exhaust heat sheilds insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,772 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Both front exhaust heat shields insecure

Brake fluid low

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,465 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Heat Shield on Cat loose

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,736 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 ZUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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