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CF03 AXT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,485 mi
Last recorded139,485 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 139,485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 139,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 134,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,313 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 130,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,357 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 125,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 119,527 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 110,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust emits dense white smoke at fast idle

Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,772 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,090 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,318 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment lamp on in dash panel

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 55,960 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,420 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR FRONT DISCS

Oil leak

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 AXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AXT, 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 AXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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