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CF03 MHK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 9 Nov 2017 106,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,020 miles

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,812 miles

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

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,741 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are cracking

exhaust is starting to deteriorate and corrode

rear brake pads are starting to wear c

some steering and suepsnion bushes are starting to deterioate

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,603 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,703 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear and sie walls deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,176 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 73,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,603 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 64,510 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,925 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 MHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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