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CN03 JYE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,052 mi
Last recorded100,052 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,135 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 94,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor pan/ rear seat belt anchorage both sides (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2013 64,470 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 64,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,038 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,468 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,097 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tread and sidewalls

Travel on handbrake

Washers poor

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,472 miles

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

wipers worn

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 JYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JYE, 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 JYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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