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CF03 HHR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,509 mi
Last recorded169,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 169,509 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside and Offside front tyres low tread

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Nearside outer door handle stiff

Nearside repeater incomplete

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2016 169,509 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside and Offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside and Offside front tyres low tread

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Nearside outer door handle stiff

Nearside repeater incomplete

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 160,254 miles

both rear inner sills corroding. rear outer sills corroding - front brake pipes corroding - rear sub frame corroding - centre exhaust minor leak of gases

rear brake balance only just met requirements

Fail 30 Jun 2015 160,263 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear inner sills corroding. rear outer sills corroding - front brake pipes corroding - rear sub frame corroding - centre exhaust minor leak of gases

rear brake balance only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2014 154,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 154,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,669 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,669 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 138,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 138,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 133,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stop's and dust cover's deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2010 128,870 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bump stop's and dust cover's deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,163 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,883 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 HHR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HHR, 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 HHR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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