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CF03 AOY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,127 mi
Last recorded138,127 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AOY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,127 miles

Corrosion under rear of vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriosuly weakened

Pass 24 May 2023 131,061 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,399 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 124,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,593 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and offside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 111,695 miles

rear suspension rusting

Fail 20 May 2020 111,695 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension rusting

Pass 24 May 2019 104,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ANDO/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 94,258 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 90,235 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2017 90,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2016 85,629 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 80,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 60,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,166 miles

oil sump rusted throu (leaking)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,760 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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CF03 AOY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AOY, 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 CF03 AOY registered?

CF03 AOY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is CF03 AOY safe to buy?

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