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CF03 AXN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,150 mi
Last recorded145,150 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,150 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded and weakened

front to rear brake pipes obscured

Pass 23 May 2018 128,712 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 21 May 2018 128,712 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 22 May 2017 115,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust silencer support bracket slightly deteriorated

Rear n/s + o/s coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 115,464 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust silencer support bracket slightly deteriorated

Rear n/s + o/s coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,143 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2,n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres x 2 perished in treads

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2,n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres x 2 perished in treads

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,538 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,250 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 68,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,834 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,820 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 AXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AXN, 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 AXN registered?

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

Is CF03 AXN safe to buy?

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