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CE03 ZWT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe under the brake servo from the hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,002 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front side light worked when tapped

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 40,911 miles

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

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,855 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,793 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 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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