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CF03 JUW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 119,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake disc slight surface corrision

Fail 25 May 2019 119,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake disc slight surface corrision

Pass 23 May 2018 106,117 miles

Central Rear front exshaust leak at front

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,073 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 90,938 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Marked with chalk (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind on wheel

Pass 23 May 2015 83,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 83,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 78,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 73,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2013 73,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2012 67,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,809 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 48,095 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 38,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,663 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)

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 JUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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