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CF03 FLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 FLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,048 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,438 miles

front brake inbalance and front discs worn

offside front tyre on 3 mm

Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake inbalance and front discs worn

offside front tyre on 3 mm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,877 miles

front discs badly worn and pads low

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs badly worn and pads low

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,852 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

front discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,306 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,445 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 55,445 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,281 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 49,281 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,412 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,988 miles

Screw in N/S/F tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,208 miles

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

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

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 FLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CF03 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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