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CF52 HHS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,940 mi
Last recorded146,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 146,940 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covers damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner wheel arches / shocks mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 146,939 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sills and support panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both lower spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covers damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner wheel arches / shocks mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 143,233 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 143,209 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both drop links snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 137,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake flexis perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around flexis and tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 137,607 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Both footbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Covers missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake flexis perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around flexis and tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 130,862 miles

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 130,861 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 124,421 miles

Front 195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear 195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 May 2016 124,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front 195 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear 195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 117,563 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 117,521 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,286 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 86,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,945 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2008 52,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,377 miles

front discs and pads low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,382 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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CF52 HHS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF52 HHS, 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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CF52 HHS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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