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CF03 NKE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 116,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,195 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 78,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,253 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,879 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,164 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres feathered inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,677 miles

front tyres feathered inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,544 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,429 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 NKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

CF03 NKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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