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CN03 NFM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,498 mi
Last recorded169,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 169,498 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,916 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas at front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper wheel arches corroded both sides

Fail 29 Aug 2019 163,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas at front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper wheel arches corroded both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2018 156,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,301 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 147,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 147,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 139,630 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 139,604 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor fixings both sides (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 131,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor fixings both sides (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,952 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 123,938 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 117,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brakes pads appear low

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,450 miles

o/s/r brakes pads appear low

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cut in tred area

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,626 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advisorys attatched

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,111 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,246 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,479 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smear

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 NFM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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