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CF03 HWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,223 mi
Last recorded114,223 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside indicator repeater lamp lens is missing.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside indicator repeater lamp lens is missing.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,421 miles

coolent level low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

thermostate housing showing signs of leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 93,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

No oil on dip stick

coolent level low

front discs are lipped and corroded

front pads are low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear discs are lipped and scored

thermostate housing showing signs of leaking

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,281 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,281 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,628 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,397 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)

possible misalignment of front wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,343 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 50,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 35,335 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 HWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

CF03 HWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is CF03 HWJ safe to buy?

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