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CH03 COT

2017 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 COT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 97,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 93,263 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 90,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,190 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 83,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,390 miles

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

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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CH03 COT is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 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 CH03 COT, 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 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH03 COT registered?

CH03 COT is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is CH03 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH03 COT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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