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CN03 HXE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 HXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,442 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019
Fail 21 Mar 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018
Fail 26 Mar 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017
Fail 13 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,270 miles

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,270 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,714 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,581 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 34,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,116 miles

frt brakes noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,116 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

frt brakes noisey

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 HXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CN03 HXE, 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 HXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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