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CP03 CZS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 CZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 100,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 100,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 86,908 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,787 miles

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

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

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

Unable to inspect welds on repairs to both outer sills due to heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Around spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis leg engine bay (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side walls

Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,746 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,237 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,795 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 59,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,616 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 CZS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CP03 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

CP03 CZS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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