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CP03 BZL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,527 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Topped up engine oil 3 Ltrs

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Topped up engine oil 3 Ltrs

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,531 miles

Topped up engine oil 1 Ltr.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 43,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Topped up engine oil 1 Ltr.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp height adjuster faulty

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,908 miles

Front numberplate cracked

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on edge

offside headlight bracket cracked

rear bumper broken offside

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2015 23,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,532 miles

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 28 Jan 2014 17,942 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 17,938 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

front brake discs worn pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 8,985 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 867 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,709 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,709 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,200 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 21,200 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,903 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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CP03 BZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CP03 BZL, 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 CP03 BZL registered?

CP03 BZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 BZL shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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