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CN03 LSU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 LSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,035 miles

Nearside Front shock area looks damp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres and o/sf tyre 2mm

underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 125,034 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested very smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres and o/sf tyre 2mm

underside corroded

Nearside Front shock area looks damp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,040 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear trailing arm front bushes becoming unbonded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,040 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake pads getting low

heat shield loose

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear trailing arm front bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,312 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,312 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 7 May 2015 102,715 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Fail 7 May 2015 102,715 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 1 May 2014 93,343 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,747 miles

N/S/F tyre on very limets of tread wear (1.6mm).

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of the tread.

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,747 miles

N/S/F tyre on very limets of tread wear (1.6mm).

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of the tread.

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

Pass 1 May 2012 74,603 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 74,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 May 2011 65,299 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,726 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,813 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 LSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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