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CN03 VZH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,895 mi
Last recorded175,895 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 VZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 175,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 161,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 152,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes not tested pads excessive wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 136,558 miles

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2012 136,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 124,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 May 2010 114,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 89,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,516 miles

brake dics wearing all-- round

brake pads low all-- round

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,678 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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CN03 VZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN03 VZH, 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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CN03 VZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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