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CN03 EPJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,287 mi
Last recorded35,287 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,689 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs warped but not imbalanced or damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 740 miles

front brake flexy pipes slightly twisted

travel in handbrake lever, not excessive

Fail 21 Mar 2007 740 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake flexys slightly twisted

travel in handbrake lever, not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,019 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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CN03 EPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CN03 EPJ, 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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CN03 EPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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