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CF03 HZK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at o/s/f lower arm rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower anchorages both sides at inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and o/s/r tyres well worn

engine oil level low

Fail 4 Jun 2026 73,454 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at o/s/f lower arm rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower anchorages both sides at inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and o/s/r tyres well worn

engine oil level low

Pass 23 May 2025 67,984 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount reinforcement in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 67,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount reinforcement in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 62,085 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

both front tyres close to limit 195/60/15

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components, sub frames and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,198 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-advise repair asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All rear suspension componeets/subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 60,198 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-advise repair asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All rear suspension componeets/subframe corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 59,047 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,437 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill- small hole. Advise weld repair before it gets worse (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill- small hole. Advise weld repair before it gets worse (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,622 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,079 miles

nsr tyre wear

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,243 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,372 miles

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

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 HZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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