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CF03 NMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,510 mi
Last recorded61,510 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Radiator cooling fan broken and loose

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2021 59,296 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2021 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount pa (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount pa (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on outer case (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hub corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on outer case (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 58,266 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in outer sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on outer case (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hub corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on outer case (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,651 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,568 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,097 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,775 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,172 miles

small bulge and cut in n/s/r tyre

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 NMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

CF03 NMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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