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C7 FRS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,819 mi
Last recorded28,819 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 28,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 28,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 27,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,549 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 17,014 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,399 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 13 May 2006 7,931 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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C7 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C7 FRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 FRS registered?

C7 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is C7 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 FRS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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