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CF03 WFD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 136,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative speedometer, rev counter, fuel and coolant temperature dials not working (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear heat shield lose

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,175 miles

ABS light intermitnt fault plug on diagnostic no fauly in ecu

Engine k light on

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine k light on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,689 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,760 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2008 18,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,778 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 WFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

CF03 WFD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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