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CF03 DZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 DZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside have corrosion

both outersills have corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,125 miles

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,120 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,146 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

osr and nsr trailing arm front bushes deteriorated slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,776 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,006 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,744 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,079 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,272 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,334 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,024 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CF03 DZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF03 DZZ, 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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CF03 DZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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