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CF03 AUU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2014 54,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 54,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,579 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 43,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,013 miles

rear wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 29 Apr 2011 13,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil level low

rear wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,446 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,656 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 AUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

CF03 AUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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