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CF03 GZE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,156 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,688 miles

Crackes in both rear tyres

Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Crackes in both rear tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,208 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,528 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,066 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,281 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,872 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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CF03 GZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GZE, 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 CF03 GZE registered?

CF03 GZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is CF03 GZE safe to buy?

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