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CN03 NFH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,951 mi
Last recorded154,951 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 154,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 145,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,766 miles

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

vehicle muddy/dirty underneath

Fail 9 Feb 2013 125,576 miles

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

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

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

vehicle muddy/dirty underneath

Pass 11 Feb 2012 110,802 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 110,802 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

washer jets frozen

Pass 5 Feb 2011 100,045 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 100,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,003 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 NFH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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The MOT history for CN03 NFH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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