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CF03 AOS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,795 mi
Last recorded29,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet support/latch panel - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front lower radiator support/mounting bracket - corroded/eroded/perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 29,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet support/latch panel - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front lower radiator support/mounting bracket - corroded/eroded/perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split - blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper/lower rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 29,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bonnet support panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bracket/crossmember - corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split - inner/outer edges and inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper/lower rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 29,550 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom radiator bracket/mount - corroded/eroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper/lower link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 29,122 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipe at flexi join area - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mounting bracket - corroded/eroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 28,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,148 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded but serviceable (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides pad material @30-35% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both rack end joints

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator bottom support bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and slight wear on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides link rod/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link rod/arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn/grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all link arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all link arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished inside tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,150 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,801 miles

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 BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,056 miles

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

front suspension badly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 17,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,925 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,925 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,005 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 10,005 miles

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

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

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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CF03 AOS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CF03 AOS, 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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CF03 AOS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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