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CF03 ARU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,513 mi
Last recorded47,513 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,513 miles

Oil leak ()

front registration number plate slight broken

rear exhaust mount bracket mount slightly broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

front registration number plate slight broken

rear exhaust mount bracket mount slightly broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 May 2017 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,803 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

large split in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall 215/40/17W

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 19,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge 215/40/17W

Pass 19 May 2015 19,549 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket snapped

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge 215/40/17W

Pass 30 May 2014 7,260 miles

front brake discs pitted

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 1,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,668 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,502 miles

SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE;- front discs and pads worn

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,773 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 ARU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CF03 ARU, 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 ARU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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