CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF03 AUT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 75,809 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broke

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

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre Perished

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre Perished

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2017 75,809 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust Bracket Broke

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

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre Perished

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre Perished

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,810 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 65,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,930 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 57,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 50,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre tyre treads low, advise replacement

damp patch of grease offside front cv boot

misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 13 May 2011 50,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre tyre treads low, advise replacement

damp patch of grease offside front cv boot

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,528 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 6,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,744 miles

Front 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF03 AUT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF03 AUT?

You can check the full history of CF03 AUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF03 AUT registered?

CF03 AUT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is CF03 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 AUT shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF03 AUT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF03 AUT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.