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CF03 AXM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,852 mi
Last recorded22,852 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 22,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 22,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 22,499 miles

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,193 miles

General corrosion throughout underside

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 21,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,316 miles

both front tyres 80% worn

Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 16,207 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 13,171 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 10,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,770 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3 to 3.5mm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,927 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 27,927 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,483 miles

O/S/R seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,951 miles

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

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

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 AXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

CF03 AXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CF03 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 AXM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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