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CF03 HXT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,833 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

has a seepage of oil under engine area

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,833 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

has a seepage of oil under engine area

Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,177 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 108,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,928 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 106,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,443 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 91,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 91,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,590 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,204 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,496 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 51,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 37,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,932 miles

a/ w;washer fluid low †b/ oil leak - lower engine †c/ o/s/f tyre - pressure seems low

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 HXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

CF03 HXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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