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CA03 CNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 CNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,229 miles

O/s rear trailing arm bush perishing

oil on engine

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2017 100,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s is deteriorating. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort No effort. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Corrosion in various places.

Engine management light is on.

O/s rear trailing arm bush is deteriorating.

Oil on engine.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,396 miles

slight corrosion on rear chassis

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,396 miles

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,889 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 76,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,714 miles

Oil leak

Wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,718 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc pitted ,corroded & worn

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 12 Feb 2011 65,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front brake disc pitted ,corroded & worn

nearside front wing mirror loose

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,608 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/ wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,049 miles

advise scratch in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,963 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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CA03 CNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CA03 CNF, 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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CA03 CNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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