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CF03 AUK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

general corrosion throughout

Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust flexi (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around 2 bolts (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

general corrosion throughout

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 115,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 109,889 miles

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

N/S front tyre wearing on inside

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 102,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,780 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,728 miles

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

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 AUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUK, 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 AUK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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