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CN03 FSL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 FSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing thin

fuel neck pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing thin

fuel neck pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel neck pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear seat belt and suspension prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage door trim sticking out (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

fuel neck pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear seat belt and suspension prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel neck corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 108,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,048 miles

front discs badly corroded

nsr tyre close to limits

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inneredge

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,487 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,487 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,669 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 FSL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CN03 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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