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CE03 ZVW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section of exhaust inscure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,019 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front four (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 94,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,713 miles

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

slight play nsf drop link

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,797 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise slight play n/s/f spindel

Fail 30 Jan 2010 33,931 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise slight play n/s/f spindel

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,287 miles

both rear tyres are on 2 ml

Fail 28 Jan 2009 21,287 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres are on 2 ml

Fail 5 Feb 2008 9,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 9,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,788 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,414 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

CE03 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CE03 ZVW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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