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CF03 RHA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,009 mi
Last recorded135,009 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,009 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion starting

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,445 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both behind wheel arch covers (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 127,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both behind wheel arch covers (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 112,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 104,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,606 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,652 miles

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

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

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 RHA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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