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CF03 WFN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 120,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 120,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 118,788 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2015 118,788 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 114,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,369 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 96,403 miles

front brakes uneven

o/s wiper

Pass 6 May 2010 92,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 92,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,774 miles

warp on front brakes

Fail 14 May 2009 88,531 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 86,571 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 65,302 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,561 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 WFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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