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CF03 ARX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

514,482 mi
Last recorded514,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 514,482 miles

wear in brake discs. rust in brake and fuel pipes

Fail 16 May 2017 51,478 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

wear in brake discs. rust in brake and fuel pipes

Pass 18 May 2016 42,286 miles

extensive surface corrosion in underbody inc petrol and brake pipes

oil leak

some rust in sills, some wear a/roll bushes.

Fail 18 May 2016 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

extensive surface corrosion in underbody inc petrol and brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 33,144 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

some rust in brake pipes and sills and underbody.

Fail 28 May 2015 33,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

some rust in brake pipes and sills and underbody.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,517 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

wear in steering rack. drivers door handle sticky.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 14,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

wear in steering rack. drivers door handle sticky.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 3,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear in steering rack.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

some wear in brake discs and pads.

some wear in steering rack. o/s mirror cracked.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,482 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

some wear in steering rack. o/s mirror cracked.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,742 miles

some wear in brake discs. lumpy tread o/s rear tyre.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 69,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

some wear in brake discs. lumpy tread o/s rear tyre.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,446 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,705 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 ARX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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