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CF03 FZY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,491 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,280 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,574 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 30,206 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

strong advise front discs

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,206 miles

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

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

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

strong advise front discs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,043 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,155 miles

management light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,927 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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